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J571 KTJ

1991 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,042 mi
Last recorded44,042 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 KTJ
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,042 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 44,040 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 43,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,581 miles

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

evidence of slight contact of all wheels with inner wheel arches

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f floor and outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Fail 15 Aug 2013 43,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

evidence of slight contact of all wheels with inner wheel arches

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f floor and outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

slight lift in o/s kingpin

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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J571 KTJ is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J571 KTJ, 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 J571 KTJ registered?

J571 KTJ is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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