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J314 VDW

1992 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,193 mi
Last recorded92,193 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2006
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ314 VDW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2006 92,193 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 91,919 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2005 91,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both middle floors rusted

bothy front floors rusted

outer sills covered in plastic trim

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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J314 VDW is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J314 VDW, 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

How do I check the history of J314 VDW?

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What year was J314 VDW registered?

J314 VDW is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is J314 VDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J314 VDW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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