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F50 JMV

1988 Fiat 126

Cream Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,346 mi
Last recorded55,346 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF50 JMV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s front inner steering rack end worn

Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front inner steering rack end worn

Pass 1 May 2014 54,305 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,292 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,446 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,443 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,385 miles

Front cross member damaged

Front leaf spring suspension poor

Rear suspension soft

Slight front wheel bearing play

Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,432 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front cross member damaged

front leaf spring suspension poor

o/s/front wheel bearing play

rear suspension soft

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 50,627 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,324 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 43,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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F50 JMV is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Cream with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F50 JMV, 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 F50 JMV registered?

F50 JMV is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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