MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear wiper blade perished
battery insecure
oil leak
How Reliable is the Fiat 126?
Based on 7,746 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J597 GMW is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Cream with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J597 GMW, 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 J597 GMW registered?
J597 GMW is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J597 GMW safe to buy?
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