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F126 XRU

1989 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,196 mi
Last recorded50,196 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 XRU
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,508 miles

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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F126 XRU is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 28,259 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 F126 XRU, 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 37 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F126 XRU registered?

F126 XRU is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F126 XRU safe to buy?

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