MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 126s year 1990

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Pass percent:69.40%

(The average a petrol FIAT 126 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:1,072 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	50
Brake pipe excessively corroded	44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	39
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear brake binding	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Registration plate issues	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill x4 holes \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Steering locking device ineffective \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Speedometer clearly inoperative \|7.8 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing \|10.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|5.1.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan for seat mounting \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan for seat mounting \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Horn not a constant note \|1.7.1e\|	1
Offside Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users dipping to right \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users dipping to right \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working when on dip and main beams \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working when on dip and main beams \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn King pin \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure fit new clip \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure top up & refit clip \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short \|1.9.2b\|	1
Rear Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play \|2.2.B.1i\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil \|9.2.7b\|	1
Front Front suspension assembly component restricted in operation \|9.2.5e\|	1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Parking brake lever insecure \|3.1.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working refit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Doesnt work with Main Beam. (4.5.4 (b))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected Nearside and offside (1.1.16 (e) (ii))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 126s year 1990

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