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J152 OPF

1991 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,423 mi
Last recorded23,423 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 OPF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,423 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 23,423 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 23,202 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,819 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2015 22,407 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,407 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 21,591 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 21,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,995 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,749 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 18,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,707 miles

ALL FOR TYRES STARTING TO CRACH AND PERISH RECOMMED REPLACEMENT SOON 135/70/132 NLA REPLACE WITH 145/70/13

Fail 10 Mar 2010 16,707 miles

ALL FOR TYRES STARTING TO CRACH AND PERISH RECOMMED REPLACEMENT SOON 135/70/132 NLA REPLACE WITH 145/70/13

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,196 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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J152 OPF is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J152 OPF, 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 J152 OPF registered?

J152 OPF is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J152 OPF safe to buy?

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