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J797 MKE

1991 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 MKE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,064 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 105,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

alternator belt worn/loose

ns washer jet inopoerative

Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,330 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 100,330 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

under vehicle very corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2010 94,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

alternator belt loose squeals

front discs slightly worn/nsf inner edge corroded

under body corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

alternator belt loose squeals

front discs slightly worn/nsf inner edge corroded

under body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,953 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 91,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 89,969 miles

Rad hose buldging

Fail 31 Aug 2006 89,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2005 86,356 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 86,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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J797 MKE is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J797 MKE, 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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J797 MKE is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 October 1991.

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