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F179 ANT

1988 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,763 mi
Last recorded19,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 ANT
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 19,763 miles

Headlamp switch intermittently faulty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 19,205 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2011 19,085 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,412 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,696 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 6,070 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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F179 ANT is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F179 ANT, 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 F179 ANT registered?

F179 ANT is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F179 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F179 ANT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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