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FLE 687Y

1983 Fiat 126

Grey Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 687Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2021 79,706 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (10.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (10.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,311 miles

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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FLE 687Y is a 1983 Fiat 126 in Grey with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 27,582 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 FLE 687Y, 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 43 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 FLE 687Y registered?

FLE 687Y is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLE 687Y safe to buy?

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