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E548 MAS

1988 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,714 mi
Last recorded1,714 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE548 MAS
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 1,714 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 80 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 11 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 9 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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E548 MAS is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E548 MAS, 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 E548 MAS registered?

E548 MAS is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E548 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E548 MAS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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