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E221 KPV

1988 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,221 mi
Last recorded35,221 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 KPV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 34,091 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shocks worn both!!!

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,870 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks to side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking up

Fail 13 Mar 2012 28,219 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking up

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,760 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)

both front tyres cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2011 25,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both front tyres cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,025 miles

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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E221 KPV is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 24,910 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 E221 KPV, 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 38 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E221 KPV registered?

E221 KPV is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E221 KPV safe to buy?

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