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J155 XET

1991 Fiat 126

Red Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,911 mi
Last recorded22,911 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 XET
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 22,911 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 22,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 22,038 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 21,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 20,723 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 20,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank heavy corroded

slight leak on water pump / housing

slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,599 miles

Oil leak

clutch cable binding on bodywork

throttle cable mounting missing

Fail 30 May 2015 19,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

clutch cable binding on bodywork

throttle cable mounting missing

Pass 1 May 2014 15,699 miles

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

coolant leak from water pump

fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 15,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

neaside brake pipe poorly routed

fuel tank corroded

master cylinder damp

nearside inner cv boot leaking

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all 4 road tyres over 10 years old

all 4 road tyres perished

both front brake pipe rubbing on body work at master cyinder

both front hub/brake flexy and cylinders damp but no visable leaks

coolant leak from water pump

split in nearside rear tyre tread but no cords showing

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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J155 XET is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Red with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J155 XET, 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 J155 XET registered?

J155 XET is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 18 September 1991.

Is J155 XET safe to buy?

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