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J162 JHU

1992 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

79,140 mi
Last recorded79,140 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2006 79,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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J162 JHU is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 J162 JHU, 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.

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What year was J162 JHU registered?

J162 JHU is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 15 June 1992.

Is J162 JHU safe to buy?

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