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S784 GUF

1998 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,256 mi
Last recorded8,256 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12667,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 GUF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 8,256 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 8,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S784 GUF is a 1998 Fiat 126 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 67,624 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 S784 GUF, 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 28 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 S784 GUF registered?

S784 GUF is a 1998 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S784 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S784 GUF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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