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J538 RDP

1991 Fiat Croma

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,643 mi
Last recorded162,643 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Fiat Croma109,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 RDP
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 162,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2010 159,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 148,307 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 148,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 146,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front flexible brake hoses perished.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 135,521 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 135,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 127,076 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Croma?

Based on 19,747 MOT tests across 1,560 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,372
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,258
coil spring broken 859
coil spring fractured 585
coil spring incomplete 541
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 421
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J538 RDP is a 1991 Fiat Croma in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Croma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 109,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Croma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J538 RDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Croma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat Croma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J538 RDP registered?

J538 RDP is a 1991 Fiat Croma, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J538 RDP safe to buy?

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