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L283 DUE

1994 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,101 mi
Last recorded99,101 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 DUE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 99,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2026 99,101 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2021 98,910 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2021 98,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2021 98,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower than o/s

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions tested as visual check as engine fitted from 1971

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,212 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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L283 DUE is a 1994 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L283 DUE, 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 32 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L283 DUE registered?

L283 DUE is a 1994 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L283 DUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L283 DUE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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