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J704 VHK

1991 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,012 mi
Last recorded65,012 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 VHK
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,012 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 65,012 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,931 miles

Direction indicator tell tale not working

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,800 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded, under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,003 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,864 miles

Additional non mandatory front lights show a blue light

Fail 17 Jul 2018 63,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective both corroded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear outer and inner sills to wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Additional non mandatory front lights show a blue light

front of o/s door step corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,437 miles

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

Offside door step corroded but not in a prescribed area

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 63,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s front panels corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside door step corroded but not in a prescribed area

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,899 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,898 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,702 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 62,700 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,639 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,102 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 61,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,100 miles

Additional blue lights fitted under front number plate,

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,137 miles

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

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J704 VHK is a 1991 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J704 VHK, 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 J704 VHK registered?

J704 VHK is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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