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J395 SFS

1991 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,940 mi
Last recorded110,940 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ395 SFS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 110,940 miles

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 5 Sep 2007 110,940 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

offside and nearside rear tyre treads splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2006 106,888 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 106,888 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside headlight lense cracked dut not efecting the beam pattern

offside and nearside front struttops lightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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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J395 SFS is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J395 SFS, 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 J395 SFS registered?

J395 SFS is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J395 SFS safe to buy?

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