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CRAN335

1997 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,159 mi
Last recorded43,159 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat 12654,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRAN335
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,159 miles

Poor repair to offside rear suspension shock absorber lower mount.

Fail 23 Feb 2019 43,147 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trunions require greasing both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides of car (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick's-up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing both sides (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Poor repair to offside rear suspension shock absorber lower mount.

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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CRAN335 is a 1997 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,721 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 CRAN335, 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 29 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 CRAN335 registered?

CRAN335 is a 1997 Fiat 126, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is CRAN335 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRAN335 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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