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J171 DWV

1991 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,657 mi
Last recorded172,657 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 DWV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2005 172,657 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 171,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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J171 DWV is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J171 DWV, 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

How do I check the history of J171 DWV?

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What year was J171 DWV registered?

J171 DWV is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J171 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J171 DWV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J171 DWV have outstanding finance?

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