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E31 NEH

1988 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

17,641 mi
Last recorded17,641 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 NEH
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 17,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 17,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2023 17,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2022 17,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 17,330 miles

Heavy wax oil everywhere

Pass 7 Jul 2020 17,266 miles

Heavy underseal

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 17,266 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Heavy underseal

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,098 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 17,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 16,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,623 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 16,623 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 16,331 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 16,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 16,176 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 14,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,821 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 11,821 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E31 NEH is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E31 NEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E31 NEH registered?

E31 NEH is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E31 NEH safe to buy?

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