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H171 KJB

1991 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,256 mi
Last recorded99,256 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 KJB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 99,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking backing plate is very damp (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,611 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,608 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front nearside tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake and clucth pedals to wide

Fail 24 Feb 2010 90,834 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake and clucth pedals to wide

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,718 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 12 Sep 2008 84,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,203 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 78,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

petrol pipe close to chaffing o altenator

Fail 4 Jan 2006 78,181 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?

Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,126
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,060
brake recording little or no effort 2,369
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,327
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,862
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H171 KJB is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H171 KJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H171 KJB is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 January 1991.

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