Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1986 Fso Cars Polonez?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1986 Fso Cars Polonez?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1986 Fso Cars Polonez?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

What are common problems with the 1986 Fso Cars Polonez?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1986 Fso Cars Polonez are: Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (66.7% of vehicles), Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (66.7% of vehicles), Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (33.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1986 Fso Cars Polonez?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fso Cars Polonez (1986)

2,373 real MOT outcomes analysed

1986 Fso Cars Polonez

CarHunch has 2,373 1986 Fso Cars Polonez vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1986 Fso Cars Polonez doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Fso Cars vehicles below.

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MOT statistics not available

We have 2,373 1986 Fso Cars Polonez vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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What tends to go wrong

Across 2,373 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 66.7%

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image · Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image · Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 33.3%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing · Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Corrosion / rust 33.3%

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion · Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings · Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings · …

Inspect sills, subframes and brake pipes in person — photos rarely show structural rust.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986.

Before you buy a 1986 Fso Cars Polonez

Based on MOT data from 2,373 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 18,106 Fso Cars Polonez vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 32.6%

5,901

White 27.3%

4,950

Blue 14.7%

2,665

Grey 11.1%

2,006

Green 3.9%

699

Cream 2.7%

489

Yellow 2.4%

436

Brown 2.1%

380

Orange 1.5%

268

Beige 1.1%

201

Gold 0.3%

Maroon 0.3%

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