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J491 TPK

1991 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,971 mi
Last recorded37,971 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 TPK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 37,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,811 miles

o/s/f wing and bumper damaged

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Fail 31 Jan 2013 30,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wing and bumper damaged

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,258 miles

baffles in backbox collapsed

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

baffles in backbox collapsed

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,257 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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J491 TPK is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J491 TPK, 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 J491 TPK registered?

J491 TPK is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J491 TPK safe to buy?

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