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FPW 155Y

1983 Fiat 126

Brown Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,956 mi
Last recorded12,956 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Fiat 12627,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPW 155Y
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 12,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 12,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 12,852 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 11,956 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 11,875 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 11,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,635 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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FPW 155Y is a 1983 Fiat 126 in Brown with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPW 155Y, 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 FPW 155Y registered?

FPW 155Y is a 1983 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 March 1983.

Is FPW 155Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPW 155Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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