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J688 CGO

1991 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,673 mi
Last recorded107,673 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 CGO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2011 107,673 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,090 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 97,000 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,490 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,482 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 74,470 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 62,138 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 62,136 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,978 miles

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

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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J688 CGO is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J688 CGO, 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 J688 CGO registered?

J688 CGO is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J688 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J688 CGO shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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