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J566 RRE

1991 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,891 mi
Last recorded35,891 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ566 RRE
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 35,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 35,891 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 35,853 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some corrosion in floors and o/s/r inner arch

Fail 25 Mar 2019 35,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in o/s/r inner arch

n/s/f inner arch holed, but not within a prescribed area

o/s/f floor holed, but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,467 miles

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

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

fuel tank corroded

underbody and suspension corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 35,455 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valence by towing eye. (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

fuel tank corroded

underbody and suspension corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,433 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 35,422 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,118 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,107 miles

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 33,135 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 33,117 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 30,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,415 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 27,415 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,260 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 27,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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J566 RRE is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J566 RRE, 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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J566 RRE is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 8 October 1991.

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