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F864 YWU

1988 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 YWU
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 42,783 miles

Offside Front king pin slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2020 42,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,762 miles

light play to o/s king pin

Fail 2 Sep 2011 42,761 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

light play to o/s king pin

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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F864 YWU is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F864 YWU, 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

How do I check the history of F864 YWU?

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What year was F864 YWU registered?

F864 YWU is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F864 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F864 YWU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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