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W881 TCY

2000 Fiat 126

Black Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,266 mi
Last recorded85,266 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat 12661,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 TCY
MakeFiat
Model126
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 85,266 miles

front brake pads wearing

n/s/ floor rusty

rear jacking points rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2008 85,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing

n/s/ floor rusty

rear jacking points rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2007 73,376 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 73,283 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,233 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 65,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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W881 TCY is a 2000 Fiat 126 in Black with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W881 TCY, 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 W881 TCY registered?

W881 TCY is a 2000 Fiat 126, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W881 TCY safe to buy?

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