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G991 TMV

1990 Fiat 126

White Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,024 mi
Last recorded21,024 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG991 TMV
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 21,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 20,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 20,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2024 20,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKING BRAKE IMBALANCE 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 20,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKING BRAKE IMBALANCE 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 20,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 19,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 19,646 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and n/s mirror glasses (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 19,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and n/s mirror glasses (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,614 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,526 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 18,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 16,979 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 16,977 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G991 TMV is a 1990 Fiat 126 in White with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G991 TMV, 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 G991 TMV registered?

G991 TMV is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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