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J286 FJX

1991 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

37,666 mi
Last recorded37,666 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 FJX
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,666 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bulk head corroded not excessive

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 37,604 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal low (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired platee not welded all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not welded all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n-s and o-s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body in such state

Fail 28 Nov 2019 37,589 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front of master cylinder main pipe to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded splitter to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded splitter to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of main to the splitter (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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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J286 FJX is a 1991 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J286 FJX, 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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What year was J286 FJX registered?

J286 FJX is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 19 September 1991.

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