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J214 KBC

1991 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,287 mi
Last recorded91,287 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 KBC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,526 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 75,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J214 KBC is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J214 KBC, 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 J214 KBC registered?

J214 KBC is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J214 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J214 KBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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