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J699 VUX

1991 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 VUX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2008 33,347 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bumper damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,433 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 32,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,547 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,468 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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J699 VUX is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J699 VUX, 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 J699 VUX registered?

J699 VUX is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is J699 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J699 VUX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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