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J226 KBC

1991 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 KBC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,520 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,809 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,436 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe rusted

o/s/r tyre tread distorted

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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J226 KBC is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J226 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J226 KBC registered?

J226 KBC is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J226 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J226 KBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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