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J712 SEL

1992 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,910 mi
Last recorded95,910 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ712 SEL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 95,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R brake back plate damp, indicating possible brake fluid leak. Brake efficiency ok.

O/S/R lamp unit loose

Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,910 miles

O/S/R brake back plate damp, indicating possible brake fluid leak. Brake efficiency ok.

O/S/R lamp unit loose

Fail 3 Oct 2008 67,960 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s handbrake cable slight split

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in streeing rack n/s

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,960 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in streeing rack n/s

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s handbrake cable slight split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside reare tyre perished on the side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,338 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J712 SEL is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 86,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J712 SEL, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J712 SEL registered?

J712 SEL is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J712 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J712 SEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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