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E831 YWL

1988 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE831 YWL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,345 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 54,343 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 54,128 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,684 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some vertical play at nearside front king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift at king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inconsistent imbalance at rear brakes

Fail 6 Dec 2022 52,876 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift at king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inconsistent imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,239 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside rear fluctuating near to legal limit recommend early attention (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 52,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside rear fluctuating near to legal limit recommend early attention (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,405 miles

front brake imbalance only just complies with limits

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 50,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near legal limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,778 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 48,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,311 miles

long brake pedal travel

nearside beam pattern poor recommend early attention

Fail 25 Aug 2017 47,311 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking steel pipe to flexi (3.6.A.1)

long brake pedal travel

nearside beam pattern poor recommend early attention

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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E831 YWL is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E831 YWL, 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 E831 YWL registered?

E831 YWL is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 22 February 1988.

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