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F350 NLP

1988 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,053 mi
Last recorded35,053 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF350 NLP
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,053 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 13 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rack gaitor missing clip

Fail 29 Oct 2020 35,053 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective 13 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rack gaitor missing clip

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,444 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in NSR and OSR outer driveshaft cv joints

Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play NSR and OSR (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in NSR and OSR outer driveshaft cv joints

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,010 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F350 NLP is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F350 NLP, 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 F350 NLP registered?

F350 NLP is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is F350 NLP safe to buy?

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