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F553 CWB

1988 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,150 mi
Last recorded45,150 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 CWB
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,150 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,094 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 45,091 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,891 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 44,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,817 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 44,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation in both headlamps slightly affecting beam image

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,347 miles

brake pedal has excess travel

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,599 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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F553 CWB is a 1988 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F553 CWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F553 CWB registered?

F553 CWB is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F553 CWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 CWB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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