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J949 MJL

1991 Fiat 126

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,101 mi
Last recorded30,101 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ949 MJL
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 30,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear inner drive shaft gators leaking

headlamps have beam deflectors fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 29,992 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 29,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 29,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes slightly perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 29,738 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes slightly perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 29,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 29,497 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 29,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

all tyre valves perished

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,269 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,616 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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J949 MJL is a 1991 Fiat 126 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J949 MJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J949 MJL registered?

J949 MJL is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J949 MJL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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