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J729 PKJ

1991 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,589 mi
Last recorded49,589 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 PKJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,589 miles

Both head lamps cracked..

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,990 miles

Both head lamps cracked..

Fail 13 Aug 2009 48,990 miles

Both head lamps cracked..

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,037 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

BOTH HEADLIGHTS CRACKED..

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,922 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s head lamp cracked.

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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J729 PKJ is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J729 PKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J729 PKJ registered?

J729 PKJ is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J729 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J729 PKJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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