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J141 XET

1991 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,890 mi
Last recorded77,890 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ141 XET
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,890 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

o/s/f side wall cracking

sills and underbody getting thin in places

Fail 5 Nov 2008 77,888 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

o/s/f side wall cracking

sills and underbody getting thin in places

Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner arch corroding

surface cracking of both front flexis

Fail 2 Nov 2007 77,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner arch corroding

surface cracking of both front flexis

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,387 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front iner wing getting thin.

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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J141 XET is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J141 XET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J141 XET registered?

J141 XET is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J141 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J141 XET shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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