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J282 LEC

1991 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

41,068 mi
Last recorded41,068 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 LEC
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 41,068 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point on floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 41,068 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point on floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,068 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 41,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective n/s & o/s front of gearbox ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 40,722 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective n/s & o/s front of gearbox mountings split ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 40,722 miles

Rear Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drives shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective n/s & o/s front of gearbox mountings split ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 40,722 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drives shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective n/s & o/s front of gearbox mountings split ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective front mounting ()

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 40,025 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective front mounting ()

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,873 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 39,873 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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J282 LEC is a 1991 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1991 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 29,778 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 J282 LEC, 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 35 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J282 LEC is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 16 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J282 LEC shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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