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J115 FGW

1991 Fiat 126

Orange Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27,039 mi
Last recorded27,039 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ115 FGW
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 27,039 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

all front suspension rubber bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

rear suspension corroded

windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,693 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 26,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 11,639 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 11,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J115 FGW is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Orange with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 J115 FGW, 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 J115 FGW registered?

J115 FGW is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J115 FGW safe to buy?

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