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J406 MLK

1992 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,103 mi
Last recorded55,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ406 MLK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2011 55,103 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,724 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,268 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 54,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,541 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,680 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 52,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,866 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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J406 MLK is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 86,195 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 J406 MLK, 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 34 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 J406 MLK registered?

J406 MLK is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 March 1992.

Is J406 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J406 MLK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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