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G231 RSO

1989 Fiat 126

Brown Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,168 mi
Last recorded71,168 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Fiat 12628,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 RSO
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,578 miles

Long foot brake travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,445 miles

Long foot brake travel

Oil leak

Play in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,066 miles

oil leaks

play in steering box

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 66,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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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G231 RSO is a 1989 Fiat 126 in Brown with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G231 RSO, 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 G231 RSO registered?

G231 RSO is a 1989 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G231 RSO safe to buy?

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