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J227 HNJ

1992 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,868 mi
Last recorded40,868 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 HNJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 40,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perrished

under body corrosion forming

Pass 18 May 2015 38,904 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 37,067 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corrodeing.

front bumper in poor condition.

rear foot & hand brake imbalance.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 7 May 2014 37,067 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corrodeing.

front bumper in poor condition.

rear foot & hand brake imbalance.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 31 May 2013 35,852 miles

both front floors corroding,brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 35,639 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,bodywork damaged,suspension components+sills to floor corroded,

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroding.

floors corroding.

suspension components corroding.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,328 miles

coil springs corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2010 34,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil springs corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,608 miles

coil springs corroded,inner sills+floor corroded,suspension components corroded,damaged to nearside front body

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,372 miles

corrosion development in osf floorpan

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,553 miles

brake pipes corodeing

floor to sills corodeing

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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J227 HNJ is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J227 HNJ, 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 J227 HNJ registered?

J227 HNJ is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J227 HNJ safe to buy?

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