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J716 RDU

1992 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,314 mi
Last recorded124,314 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ716 RDU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,314 miles

engine leak oil badly.

nearside front tyre wearing thin.

nearside rear boot floor is corroded trought.

passenger side seat belt buccle plastic cover ,missing.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 124,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine leak oil badly.

nearside front tyre wearing thin.

nearside rear boot floor is corroded trought.

passenger side seat belt buccle plastic cover ,missing.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,436 miles

Both front brake hoses are perishing.

Both rear tyres are very perished.

Engine is leaking oil.

Foot brake efficiency is a little low at offside rear wheel.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition.

Starter motor is defective.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 72,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front brake hoses are perishing.

Both rear tyres are very perished.

Engine is leaking oil.

Foot brake efficiency is a little low at offside rear wheel.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition.

Starter motor is defective.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,358 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 109,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,889 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 64,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,888 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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J716 RDU is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J716 RDU, 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.

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What year was J716 RDU registered?

J716 RDU is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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