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J38 OPG

1991 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,025 mi
Last recorded54,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 OPG
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,719 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,269 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,819 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,206 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,206 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 49,159 miles

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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J38 OPG is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J38 OPG, 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 J38 OPG registered?

J38 OPG is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J38 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J38 OPG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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