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J291 UGM

1992 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,209 mi
Last recorded135,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 UGM
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 135,209 miles

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

front bump[er support area and front floor corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 135,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front bump[er support area and front floor corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 131,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 129,991 miles

both rear discs rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2009 129,982 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2007 125,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 121,096 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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J291 UGM is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,995cc 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 J291 UGM, 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 J291 UGM registered?

J291 UGM is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 10 March 1992.

Is J291 UGM safe to buy?

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