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J378 FPW

1992 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

19,355 mi
Last recorded19,355 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 FPW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,355 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 19,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,967 miles

1) N/S Headlamp glass cracked.

2) Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer box.

3) Outer casing of O/S/F flexi brack hose starting to crack.

4) Front driveshaft gaiters cracking and deteriorating.

54) Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 15,967 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1) N/S Headlamp glass cracked.

2) Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer box.

3) Outer casing of O/S/F flexi brack hose starting to crack.

4) Front driveshaft gaiters cracking and deteriorating.

54) Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,130 miles

1.rear exhaust poor 2.o/s/f flexi hose cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2008 15,130 miles

1.rear exhaust poor 2.o/s/f flexi hose cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust rubber mounts very poor.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Mar 2007 12,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust rubber mounts very poor.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Mar 2007 12,177 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1) O/S Front ball joint dust coveer split. † †2) Front exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating. † †3) N/S and O/S front flexi brake hoses showing signs of deterioration. † †4) O/S and N/S drive shaft gaiters cracking. † †5) Nail in O/S rrear tyrer.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 2,641 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 2,641 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

†1) Radial play in constant velocity joints, O/S worse. † †2) Corrosion outer floor to sill area,s.

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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J378 FPW is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J378 FPW, 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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J378 FPW is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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