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J603 CEX

1991 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,440 mi
Last recorded78,440 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ603 CEX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 78,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

plastic cover over rear chassis

rear jacking points rusty

tank strap broken but tank still secure

Fail 15 May 2008 78,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

plastic cover over rear chassis

rear jacking points rusty

tank strap broken but tank still secure

Pass 10 May 2007 66,634 miles

see vt 30 for advisories

Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,002 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Crack in wheel cover .

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

Hanger deteriating .

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriating .

Rear number plate deteriating .

Pass 18 May 2006 59,038 miles

All tyres deteriating .

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 58,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

REar number plate deteriating

rear offside tyre deteriating .

Pass 27 Apr 2005 55,647 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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J603 CEX is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J603 CEX, 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 J603 CEX registered?

J603 CEX is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J603 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J603 CEX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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