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R512 JBJ

1998 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,753 mi
Last recorded76,753 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat 12667,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 JBJ
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 76,753 miles

both front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

catalytic test not carried out due to unrecognised engine. (Cat not fitted)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,109 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,970 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight corrosion on offside floor pan not excessive

slight play in steering box sector shaft

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,069 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box drop arm

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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R512 JBJ is a 1998 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 67,624 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 R512 JBJ, 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 28 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R512 JBJ registered?

R512 JBJ is a 1998 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R512 JBJ safe to buy?

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