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F188 JGN

1989 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,763 mi
Last recorded33,763 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 JGN
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Oct 2013 33,209 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 33,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Nov 2011 33,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Dec 2009 27,167 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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F188 JGN is a 1989 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F188 JGN, 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 F188 JGN registered?

F188 JGN is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F188 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F188 JGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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