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J596 MDO

1992 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,444 mi
Last recorded120,444 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 MDO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 120,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 119,850 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 119,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 119,366 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 119,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,645 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,600 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 118,600 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 118,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 118,220 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,719 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,705 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 117,705 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 117,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 116,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads corroded

rear suspension arm mountings starting to corrode

slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 112,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 109,229 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 109,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 20 Oct 2005 106,899 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 106,899 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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J596 MDO is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J596 MDO, 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 J596 MDO registered?

J596 MDO is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J596 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J596 MDO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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