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WIG 2391

1999 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,999 mi
Last recorded48,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat 12666,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 2391
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,999 miles

Front leaf spring splayed

drive shaft boots deteriorated

shows extensive welded areas

Fail 18 Jun 2025 48,999 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front leaf spring splayed

drive shaft boots deteriorated

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 11 Jun 2024 48,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 48,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front spring splayed

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights masks fitted no kick up

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,632 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 48,632 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,928 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions close to the limits at times

o/s and n/s headlamps have a flat beam image

o/s and n/s inner sills and floor have been repaired andare heaverly rust proofed

washers jets are poor

Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,642 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s fronts /o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust emmisions close to the limits at times

headlamps have a flat beam image

o/s and n/s inner sills and floor have been repaired and are heaverly rustproofed

Fail 31 Mar 2021 46,642 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s fronts /o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust emmisions close to the limits at times

headlamps have a flat beam image

o/s and n/s inner sills and floor have been repaired and are heaverly rustproofed

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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WIG 2391 is a 1999 Fiat 126 in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 66,617 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 WIG 2391, 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 27 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WIG 2391 registered?

WIG 2391 is a 1999 Fiat 126, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is WIG 2391 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIG 2391 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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