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J458 DRR

1992 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,045 mi
Last recorded12,045 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ458 DRR
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 12,045 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,761 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion front floor to sill

slight corrosion rear brake hose unions

slight tear nearside front wiper blade

Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,628 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front sube frame is in a advance state of surface corrosion

oil leak

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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J458 DRR is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J458 DRR, 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 J458 DRR registered?

J458 DRR is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J458 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J458 DRR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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