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J423 EMY

1991 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,337 mi
Last recorded99,337 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ423 EMY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,337 miles

both front brake disc plates starting to wear

both rear shock absorber casings slighty corroded

brake pipe fabrication and fitting very poor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

low reading from nearside park brake

slight play in steering rack and pinnion

Fail 27 Mar 2012 99,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack and front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,886 miles

advise rear number plate

advise slight play nearside front steering link arm

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,031 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust down pipe to centre joint seal insercure

nearside & offside rear sub frame bushers slightly deteriorated

slight play power steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2010 95,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust down pipe to centre joint seal insercure

nearside & offside rear sub frame bushers slightly deteriorated

slight play power steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,851 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 79,847 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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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J423 EMY is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J423 EMY, 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 J423 EMY registered?

J423 EMY is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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