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J185 BHH

1992 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,359 mi
Last recorded1,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 BHH
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2010 1,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f door mirror slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 175,505 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 95,932 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,717 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 84,937 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 84,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2006 80,061 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 80,061 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J185 BHH is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J185 BHH, 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 J185 BHH registered?

J185 BHH is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 25 May 1992.

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