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J165 LFY

1992 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,245 mi
Last recorded152,245 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 LFY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 152,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 148,966 miles

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

Front subframe in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 148,957 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 141,529 miles

All tyre edges rounding

Pass 3 May 2011 139,008 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 139,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 129,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2009 123,192 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 123,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 117,652 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 117,652 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 112,632 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2006 108,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 103,651 miles

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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J165 LFY is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J165 LFY, 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 J165 LFY registered?

J165 LFY is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 April 1992.

Is J165 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J165 LFY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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