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F180 NLA

1988 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,816 mi
Last recorded42,816 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF180 NLA
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 41,219 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,033 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 38,341 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,759 miles

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

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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F180 NLA is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F180 NLA, 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 F180 NLA registered?

F180 NLA is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F180 NLA safe to buy?

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