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W271 RRG

2000 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat 12661,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 RRG
MakeFiat
Model126
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,947 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 97,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 95,441 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 95,441 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2015 93,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2015 93,520 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 89,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat 126?

Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 386
position lamp(s) not working 342
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 285
Stop lamp not working 281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 275
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W271 RRG is a 2000 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 61,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 126 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W271 RRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 126 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat 126 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W271 RRG registered?

W271 RRG is a 2000 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W271 RRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 RRG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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