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J359 OJT

1991 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,953 mi
Last recorded73,953 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 OJT
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 73,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 73,536 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 73,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,649 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 71,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,779 miles

All Underbody And Components Are Coated in Underseal Preventing Full Inspection

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,291 miles

both the front headlight pattens are poor

gearbox oil leaks evident

offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

slight noise in the offside front wheel bearing

underside coated in underseal/wax oil

Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,216 miles

both the front headlight slightly poor patten

gearbox oil leak evident

offside front tyre on the wear bars

under side coated in under seal/wax oil

Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,031 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident

Fail 19 Nov 2018 65,923 miles

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,922 miles

slight imbalance in the front brakes

slight lift in the offside end of the steering rack

slight wear in the nearside front king pin

Fail 28 Nov 2017 62,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight imbalance in the front brakes

slight lift in the offside end of the steering rack

slight wear in the nearside front king pin

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,644 miles

rear silencer corroded thin and blowing slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2016 60,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer corroded thin and blowing slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,870 miles

slight wear in the nearside front kingpin

Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,106 miles

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

wear in the nearside front kingpin

Fail 10 Jun 2014 55,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,985 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle.components and brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle.components and brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front side repeater shroud missing

offside front undervalance holed corroded

underside of vehicle and brake pipes covered in underseal - making inspection difficult

Pass 27 May 2009 55,090 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 55,090 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 53,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 52,630 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 52,630 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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J359 OJT is a 1991 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J359 OJT, 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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J359 OJT is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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