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J554 GFV

1991 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,853 mi
Last recorded8,853 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 GFV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 8,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 8,508 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,341 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 8,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,917 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 6,917 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 6,198 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to exhaust

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 5,808 miles

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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J554 GFV 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 72.7%.

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 J554 GFV, 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 J554 GFV registered?

J554 GFV is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J554 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J554 GFV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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