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J765 HHG

1991 Fiat 126

Purple Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,629 mi
Last recorded36,629 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 HHG
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

rear panel corrode

Fail 9 Jan 2019 36,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

rear panel corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,536 miles

All four tyre's protruding wheel arches

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to rear cross member mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to rear cross member mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 36,531 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lights or headlights operated,nearside and offside ,do not flash at allowed speed (1.4.A.2h)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All four tyre's protruding wheel arches

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to rear cross member mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to rear cross member mountings (6.1.B.2)

speedometer and dash insecure no fixings

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres perished

headlamp aim just passed test

slight wear in front suspension/steering

underseal covering old repairs

underside of car corroded but not excesive

underside of car corroded but not within 30cm of any mounts

vibration from gearbox/engine

Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all suspension bushes perished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 35,000 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspansion corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 35,000 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

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

floor and sills in rusty condition

slight wear and noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,782 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2009 32,781 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,381 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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J765 HHG is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Purple with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J765 HHG, 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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J765 HHG is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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