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J862 JBK

1991 Fiat Croma

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,463 mi
Last recorded112,463 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Fiat Croma109,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ862 JBK
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 112,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALSO FLAT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

UNABLE TO COMPLETE TEST CHASSIS CORROSION

Fail 12 Mar 2015 110,147 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,147 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 109,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 107,256 miles

n/s wiper split

Fail 25 Sep 2010 107,255 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,675 miles

car has been lowered

horn is sounding rough

underside has had heavy underseal applied

Fail 24 Sep 2009 104,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 103,155 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 103,155 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,192 miles

welding appears to be adiquate

Fail 9 Mar 2007 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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J862 JBK is a 1991 Fiat Croma in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J862 JBK, 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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J862 JBK is a 1991 Fiat Croma, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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