MOT Status
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54,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside rear fluctuating near to legal limit recommend early attention (1.2.1 (e))
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))
front brake imbalance only just complies with limits
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))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
long brake pedal travel
nearside beam pattern poor recommend early attention
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was E831 YWL registered?
E831 YWL is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 22 February 1988.
Is E831 YWL safe to buy?
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