MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front tyres 135/70x13, rear tyres 165/55x13
steel wheels fitted front of vehicle, alloy wheel fitted rerar of vehicle
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 126?
Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C388 MGN is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C388 MGN, 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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C388 MGN is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 9 January 1990.
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