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H148 LJO

1990 Fiat 126

Cream Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,977 mi
Last recorded23,977 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat 12628,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 LJO
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 23,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 23,611 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 23,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 23,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,482 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 23,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,283 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 23,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 22,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,623 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 21,987 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 21,232 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 20,636 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,976 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,172 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 19,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,602 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 18,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have age cracks on outer edges (not showing cords)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,692 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,450 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 15,449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,219 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 14,183 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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H148 LJO is a 1990 Fiat 126 in Cream with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H148 LJO, 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 H148 LJO registered?

H148 LJO is a 1990 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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