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F304 VBE

1989 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,676 mi
Last recorded17,676 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 VBE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 17,676 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 17,650 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

steering gaitor small clips broken

Pass 25 Mar 2021 17,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,103 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 16,079 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 16,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 15,927 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 15,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front tyres starting to perrish and crack

front scuttle panel holed at offside

heat exchanger pipes broken

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,114 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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F304 VBE is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F304 VBE, 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 F304 VBE registered?

F304 VBE is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F304 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F304 VBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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