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J761 BYC

1991 Fiat Croma

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,265 mi
Last recorded139,265 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Fiat Croma109,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ761 BYC
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 139,265 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 139,265 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 120,717 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 120,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,951 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 96,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 80,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 78,127 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 77,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 73,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 73,569 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Croma?

Based on 19,747 MOT tests across 1,560 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,372
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,258
coil spring broken 859
coil spring fractured 585
coil spring incomplete 541
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 421
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J761 BYC is a 1991 Fiat Croma in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Croma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 109,270 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 Croma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J761 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Croma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat Croma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J761 BYC registered?

J761 BYC is a 1991 Fiat Croma, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J761 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J761 BYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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