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F925 RPE

1989 Fiat 126

Cream Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,303 mi
Last recorded49,303 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF925 RPE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 49,303 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 49,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 48,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 48,114 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 47,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,168 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 47,160 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 47,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,162 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 46,009 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 45,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,327 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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F925 RPE is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Cream with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 F925 RPE, 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 F925 RPE registered?

F925 RPE is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F925 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F925 RPE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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