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S938 FVE

1996 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Fiat 12652,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 FVE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,120 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,856 miles

both front tyre's starting to crack

small oil leak

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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S938 FVE is a 1996 Fiat 126 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 S938 FVE, 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 30 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 S938 FVE registered?

S938 FVE is a 1996 Fiat 126, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is S938 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S938 FVE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S938 FVE have outstanding finance?

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