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S963 FVE

1998 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,843 mi
Last recorded40,843 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12667,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 FVE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,843 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 40,843 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,173 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 40,173 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be positioned to the offside (1.3.2a)

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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S963 FVE is a 1998 Fiat 126 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S963 FVE, 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

How do I check the history of S963 FVE?

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What year was S963 FVE registered?

S963 FVE is a 1998 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S963 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S963 FVE shows 4 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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