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J649 BYC

1991 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,778 mi
Last recorded128,778 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ649 BYC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 128,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 128,210 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 128,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 127,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 127,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J649 BYC is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J649 BYC, 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 J649 BYC registered?

J649 BYC is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J649 BYC safe to buy?

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