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E612 BJO

1988 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,653 mi
Last recorded18,653 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat 12624,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE612 BJO
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 18,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 18,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at top of hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 18,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 17,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 17,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested dip head lights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 16,236 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 16,230 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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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E612 BJO is a 1988 Fiat 126 in Green with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 24,910 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 E612 BJO, 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 38 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E612 BJO registered?

E612 BJO is a 1988 Fiat 126, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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