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H798 XUL

1990 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,049 mi
Last recorded40,049 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH798 XUL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,049 miles

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

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

front brakes just met inbalance limit

Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 38,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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H798 XUL is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H798 XUL, 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 H798 XUL registered?

H798 XUL is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 September 1990.

Is H798 XUL safe to buy?

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