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J29 EST

1991 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

56,063 mi
Last recorded56,063 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2005
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 EST
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2005 56,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nearside front chaiss leg damaged advisory

nearside mirror broken advisory

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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J29 EST is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J29 EST, 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 J29 EST registered?

J29 EST is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J29 EST safe to buy?

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