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J259 RJT

1992 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,190 mi
Last recorded54,190 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 RJT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,430 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,646 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight low effort from nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,542 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 43,542 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

c/o level weak

low effort on nearside rear brake

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,148 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled, evidence of o/s/f brake hose rubbing on body, slight play in front wheel bearings, low effort on n/s/r brake.

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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J259 RJT is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J259 RJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J259 RJT registered?

J259 RJT is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J259 RJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J259 RJT shows 7 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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