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J549 LLH

1991 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 LLH
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2007 97,408 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 89,639 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 89,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower wishbones slight play

both front tyres perished near side front 1.6mm

both rear flexi brake pipes perished offside starting to sag

brake fluid below max

brake lines corroding

near side front cv boot greasey no holes or splits visable

near side rear seat back loose yet secure

off side front flexi brake pipe perished

slight blow on middle to rear exhaust joints

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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J549 LLH is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J549 LLH, 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 J549 LLH registered?

J549 LLH is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J549 LLH safe to buy?

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