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J948 HTU

1992 Fiat Tipo

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,763 mi
Last recorded145,763 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 HTU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 145,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 145,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 145,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 144,332 miles

exhaust system

Pass 31 Aug 2016 142,918 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 142,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,369 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 141,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 140,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,493 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 138,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 136,520 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 156,520 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 134,771 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 134,737 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 130,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 130,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 128,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 128,229 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 126,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 124,126 miles

oil leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2005 122,088 miles

oil leak from engine compartment

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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J948 HTU is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 J948 HTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J948 HTU registered?

J948 HTU is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J948 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J948 HTU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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