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TJX 261T

1979 Fiat 126

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,035 mi
Last recorded48,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 Fiat 12629,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJX 261T
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,035 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,830 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 47,830 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective leaf spring lock nuts not reaching thread (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective lock nut not reaching thread (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective lock nut not reaching thread (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper bush missing (2.7.2b)

Passenger's seat insecure frame bolts loose (6.2.A.1)

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

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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TJX 261T is a 1979 Fiat 126 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TJX 261T, 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 TJX 261T registered?

TJX 261T is a 1979 Fiat 126, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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