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H920 VGJ

1990 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,407 mi
Last recorded33,407 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH920 VGJ
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 33,407 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 33,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 30,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 27,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 27,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 25,447 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 25,447 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected Nearside and offside (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 24,169 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 24,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,890 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 22,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,114 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2019 22,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 21,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Near side front indicator lens loose

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2014 21,549 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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H920 VGJ is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 28,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H920 VGJ, 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 36 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 H920 VGJ registered?

H920 VGJ is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is H920 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H920 VGJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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