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C388 PMV

1985 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,098 mi
Last recorded33,098 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Fiat 12632,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 PMV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,098 miles

tyres perished

Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,374 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 32,364 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2005 30,011 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

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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C388 PMV is a 1985 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 32,371 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 C388 PMV, 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 41 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C388 PMV registered?

C388 PMV is a 1985 Fiat 126, first registered on 14 September 1985.

Is C388 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C388 PMV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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