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H298 FPB

1990 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,520 mi
Last recorded22,520 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 FPB
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,520 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,337 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,024 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 20,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,668 miles

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

some surface rusting on underbody components

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Jul 2008 19,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,981 miles

cut in outer wall on n/s front tyre

some surface rusting on underbody

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 17,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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H298 FPB is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 H298 FPB, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H298 FPB registered?

H298 FPB is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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