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H215 KJB

1991 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 KJB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,525 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both central exhaust mounting rubbers missing but system still secure

corrosion on offside fuel tank retaining strap

corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes adjoing flexi pipes

damage to offside door mirror housing

nearside door mirror missing

split on end of offside wiper blade

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,525 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both central exhaust mounting rubbers missing but system still secure

corrosion on offside fuel tank retaining strap

corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes adjoing flexi pipes

damage to offside door mirror housing

nearside door mirror missing

split on end of offside wiper blade

Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade split on end

Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,052 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade split on end

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion starting on nearside rear brake pipe adjoining flexi hose

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Fail 14 Sep 2010 87,597 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion starting on nearside rear brake pipe adjoining flexi hose

nearside wiper blade split on ends

signs of leakage of brake fluid from around offside rear brake drum

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,091 miles

offside rear footbrake slower to react than nearside

oil leak on engine

some corrosion in offside and nearside rear wheel arches

some stress cracking in nearside c/v gaiter

Fail 4 Sep 2009 87,091 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear footbrake slower to react than nearside

oil leak on engine

some corrosion in offside and nearside rear wheel arches

some stress cracking in nearside c/v gaiter

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,430 miles

Leak of fluid from offside front damper.

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

Some corrosion in offside rear outer wheel arch.

Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,430 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leak of fluid from offside front damper.

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

Some corrosion in offside rear outer wheel arch.

Some corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,020 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 84,020 miles

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

Exhaust leak from rear silencer around exit pipe.

Signs of weakness in and fluid leakage from offside front damper

Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,330 miles

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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H215 KJB is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H215 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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What year was H215 KJB registered?

H215 KJB is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 April 1991.

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