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F291 YSF

1989 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,195 mi
Last recorded48,195 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 YSF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,195 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 48,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,064 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 47,051 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 May 2011 40,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 40,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 32,229 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 32,229 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,504 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 25,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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F291 YSF is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F291 YSF, 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 F291 YSF registered?

F291 YSF is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F291 YSF safe to buy?

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