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E591 TPW

1988 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

57,773 mi
Last recorded57,773 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 TPW
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,773 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,758 miles

battery insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2012 57,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,922 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 54,922 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

head light owtput poor

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,609 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,601 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 53,586 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

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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E591 TPW is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 E591 TPW, 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 E591 TPW registered?

E591 TPW is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E591 TPW safe to buy?

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