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G78 YJF

1990 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,599 mi
Last recorded31,599 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 YJF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 31,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle all covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 18 Nov 2022 31,554 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of covered in underseal

Pass 22 May 2020 31,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,882 miles

n/s/r tyre perished inner wall

wiper mark on screen

Fail 25 Oct 2011 26,881 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre perished inner wall

wiper mark on screen

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,381 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,081 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,376 miles

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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G78 YJF is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 G78 YJF, 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 36 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G78 YJF registered?

G78 YJF is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G78 YJF safe to buy?

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