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J416 MJF

1991 Fiat 126

Green Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,075 mi
Last recorded68,075 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 MJF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 68,066 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,051 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,622 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 66,605 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 53,623 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J416 MJF is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Green with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J416 MJF, 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 J416 MJF registered?

J416 MJF is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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