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J160 JOR

1991 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,329 mi
Last recorded45,329 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 JOR
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,283 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 45,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,251 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,247 miles

both front sidelights slightly dim

Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,853 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 44,853 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,558 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play offside front kingpin

Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,444 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 44,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 44,236 miles

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.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,236 miles

advise h/brake travel+ slight play n/s +o/s front king pins.

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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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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