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F975 MLE

1988 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF975 MLE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,817 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,624 miles

welding filled for painting. most pipes starting to rust

Fail 6 Oct 2008 49,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

welding filled for painting. most pipes starting to rust

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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F975 MLE is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 24,910 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 F975 MLE, 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 38 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 F975 MLE registered?

F975 MLE is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F975 MLE safe to buy?

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