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C153 MFJ

1986 Fiat 126

Beige Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat 12636,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 MFJ
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 95,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,772 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 95,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 94,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,715 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,463 miles

under body covered with under sill

Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,210 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 92,193 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned lamp needs to be centre to offside (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front suspention bump stops missing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,092 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 91,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 92,032 miles

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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C153 MFJ is a 1986 Fiat 126 in Beige with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 36,107 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 C153 MFJ, 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 40 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 C153 MFJ registered?

C153 MFJ is a 1986 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C153 MFJ safe to buy?

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