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F263 XWT

1988 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,173 mi
Last recorded10,173 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 XWT
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 10,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight judder on brakes all round

Fail 7 May 2019 10,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight judder on brakes all round

Pass 14 May 2018 10,030 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 10,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F263 XWT is a 1988 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 1988 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 24,910 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 F263 XWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F263 XWT?

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What year was F263 XWT registered?

F263 XWT is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F263 XWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 XWT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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