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C388 MGN

1990 Fiat 126

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,097 mi
Last recorded53,097 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 MGN
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 53,097 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 53,097 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,689 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,675 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,871 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 36,871 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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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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What year was C388 MGN registered?

C388 MGN is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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