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JBY 255J

1990 Fiat Dino

Gold Petrol 2418cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,699 mi
Last recorded42,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Fiat Dino40,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 255J
MakeFiat
ModelDino
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,418cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,699 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,893 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 39,893 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,710 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside reaer brake hose slightly loose in bracket...

rear brake compensator bar linkage bushes worn...

Fail 1 Oct 2011 35,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside reaer brake hose slightly loose in bracket...

rear brake compensator bar linkage bushes worn...

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,500 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 35,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Dino?

Based on 705 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
497
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Horn not working 17
Direction indicator incorrect colour 17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 14
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JBY 255J is a 1990 Fiat Dino in Gold with a 2,418cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Dino models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 40,308 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 Dino fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 255J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Dino typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 36 years old, this Fiat Dino is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JBY 255J registered?

JBY 255J is a 1990 Fiat Dino, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is JBY 255J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 255J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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