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F518 KKR

1989 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,206 mi
Last recorded34,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 KKR
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front bumper missing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,652 miles

hahn brake has little reserve travel/1notch.

new king pins /and bushes fitted before mot

Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

hahn brake has little reserve travel/1notch.

new king pins /and bushes fitted before mot

Pass 4 Jun 2011 28,637 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 28,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 23,490 miles

b

boot wont open

Fail 27 May 2010 23,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

b

boot wont open

Pass 28 May 2009 21,512 miles

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

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

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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F518 KKR is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F518 KKR, 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 F518 KKR registered?

F518 KKR is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 July 1989.

Is F518 KKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 KKR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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