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JNO 420V

1979 Fiat 126

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,020 mi
Last recorded31,020 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12629,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNO 420V
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 31,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,942 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 30,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 30,594 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 30,582 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,117 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 29,222 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,434 miles

brake pipes slightley corroded

nsf outer sill corroded

slight play in king pins

Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,419 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes slightley corroded

nsf outer sill corroded

osf and nsf tyres worn on edges

slight play in king pins

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 25,272 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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JNO 420V is a 1979 Fiat 126 in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 29,225 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 JNO 420V, 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 47 years old, this Fiat 126 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JNO 420V registered?

JNO 420V is a 1979 Fiat 126, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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