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J167 OPF

1991 Fiat 126

Blue Petrol 704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

24,286 mi
Last recorded24,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat 12629,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 OPF
MakeFiat
Model126
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine704cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 24,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 24,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 23,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,555 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 23,555 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 22,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 22,704 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 22,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,588 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 22,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

corrotion to near side front scuttle panel.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,369 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 22,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,492 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 21,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside king pin slight play

advise rust nearside front window

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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J167 OPF 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 J167 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 J167 OPF registered?

J167 OPF is a 1991 Fiat 126, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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