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J47 CVG

1991 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,586 mi
Last recorded40,586 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 CVG
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 40,586 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 40,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,381 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 40,344 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system junction at mainline to nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 40,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,160 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,408 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 38,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 38,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 37,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 35,213 miles

corrosion occuring to offside front inner wheel arch

rear fog lamp and warning lamps dim

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2005 35,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion occuring to the offside front inner wheel arch

rear fog lamp and warning lamp both dim

rear steel brake pipes corroding

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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J47 CVG is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J47 CVG, 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 J47 CVG registered?

J47 CVG is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J47 CVG safe to buy?

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