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J94 MRJ

1991 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,920 mi
Last recorded26,920 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ94 MRJ
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,920 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

first gear faulty

offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 22 Dec 2008 26,920 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

first gear faulty

offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,960 miles

NSF and OSF floor badly corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 13 Dec 2007 24,959 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

NSF and OSF floor badly corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,551 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F floor badly corroded but not in prescribed area

slight play in king pins

Fail 19 Dec 2006 23,551 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F and O/S/F floor badly corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Oct 2005 21,132 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 21,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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J94 MRJ is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J94 MRJ, 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 J94 MRJ registered?

J94 MRJ is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J94 MRJ safe to buy?

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