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F926 MLO

1988 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,993 mi
Last recorded30,993 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 MLO
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 30,993 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 30,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 30,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 30,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 30,574 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 30,395 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,020 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,016 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 30,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension bushes perishing

movement in front suspension joints/ bushes

travel on footbrake

Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,722 miles

Front caliper mount bolt coming into contact with upper wishbone on full lock (both sides)

Front front seats have a lot of flexing in frames

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

Front wishbone bushes perished and worn both sides

Offside head lamp pattern scattered

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 29,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front caliper mount bolt coming into contact with upper wishbone on full lock (both sides)

Front front seats have a lot of flexing in frames

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

Front wishbone bushes perished and worn both sides

Offside head lamp pattern scattered

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,329 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

travel on foot brake

Fail 7 Jul 2015 29,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

travel on foot brake

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,816 miles

movement front suspension joints / bushes

shock absorber lower bushes perished

Fail 5 Aug 2014 28,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

movement front suspension joints / bushes

shock absorber lower bushes perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,811 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 27,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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F926 MLO is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F926 MLO, 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 F926 MLO registered?

F926 MLO is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is F926 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F926 MLO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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