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J24 MEC

1991 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 MEC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,070 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 99,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r shocker corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2005 96,426 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 96,407 miles

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

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

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

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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J24 MEC is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 J24 MEC, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J24 MEC registered?

J24 MEC is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J24 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 MEC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J24 MEC have outstanding finance?

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