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E681 AKX

1988 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,428 mi
Last recorded30,428 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE681 AKX
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,428 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 30,427 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 30,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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E681 AKX is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E681 AKX, 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 E681 AKX registered?

E681 AKX is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E681 AKX safe to buy?

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