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H954 EGU

1991 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,241 mi
Last recorded37,241 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH954 EGU
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 37,241 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 36,834 miles

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

Handbrake / Has Limited Reserve Travel

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Slightly Dim brake Lights (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 35,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,117 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 35,113 miles

Track rod end seriously misaligned Both front (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,316 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 22 Aug 2018 33,038 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect kick up LHD (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect kickup LHD (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 32,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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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H954 EGU is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Fiat 126 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 29,778 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 H954 EGU, 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 35 years old, this Fiat 126 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H954 EGU registered?

H954 EGU is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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