MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Due to vehicle standing idle the underside suspension components have surface rust/paint flaking
Engine oil pressure switch leaking oil and needs replacing
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
Spare tyre found flat
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)
Oil pressure switch leaking oil
Spare tyre defective
Surface corrosion to underside suspension components due to vehicle standing idle
Both headlamps reflectors corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Surface rust to rear suspention
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front sidelights slightly dim
headlamp main beam tell tale not working
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front sidelights slightly dim
headlamp main beam tell tale not working
both front sidelights slightly dim
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both front sidelights slightly dim
offside rear brake binding slightly
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play offside front kingpin
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
slight play offside front kingpin
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
advise slight condensation o/s head light
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise h/brake travel+ slight play n/s +o/s front king pins.
advise h/brake travel+ slight play n/s +o/s front king pins.
How Reliable is the Fiat 126?
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J160 JOR is a 1991 Fiat 126 in Blue with a 704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 J160 JOR, 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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J160 JOR is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 7 November 1991.
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