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J658 FGA

1991 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,952 mi
Last recorded59,952 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ658 FGA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,977 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 54,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,550 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 51,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J658 FGA is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in White 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 J658 FGA, 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 J658 FGA registered?

J658 FGA is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J658 FGA safe to buy?

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