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1988 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,852 mi
Last recorded23,852 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 PDF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 23,852 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 23,698 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 23,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 23,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,360 miles

Engine and gearbox oily

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Slight exhaust blow and rattling slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,406 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 16,404 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oily

Handbrake would benefit from some attention

Slight lift in both fcont wheels but not excessive

Pass 22 May 2008 12,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,029 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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F147 PDF is a 1988 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F147 PDF, 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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F147 PDF is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 September 1988.

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