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J955 SPE

1992 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,599 mi
Last recorded26,599 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ955 SPE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,599 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 26,599 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,266 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J955 SPE is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J955 SPE, 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 J955 SPE registered?

J955 SPE is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J955 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J955 SPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J955 SPE have outstanding finance?

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