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ABO 628T

1979 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,718 mi
Last recorded20,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12629,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABO 628T
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 20,718 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 20,715 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,489 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,654 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 19,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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ABO 628T is a 1979 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 29,225 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 ABO 628T, 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 47 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABO 628T registered?

ABO 628T is a 1979 Fiat 126, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is ABO 628T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABO 628T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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