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J688 OFJ

1992 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,136 mi
Last recorded103,136 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 OFJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2008 103,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 103,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 100,689 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust hanger heavily split

n s outer cv boot perished

nail in n s r tyure

rear tyres getting low

vacume pipe on carb split

Fail 3 Feb 2006 97,147 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

corrosion o s r boot floor in corner

engine oil leaks

grommit missing from rear back plate

hydraulic clutch flexi hose perished

n s f tyre wall in poor condition

o s f flexi hose perished

o s r inner arch corroded

o s r shock damp

Pass 3 Feb 2006 97,147 miles

both front tyres getting low

corrosion o s r boot floor in corner

engine oil leaks

grommit missing from rear back plate

hydraulic clutch flexi hose perished

n s f tyre wall in poor condition

o s f flexi hose perished

o s r inner arch corroded

o s r shock damp

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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J688 OFJ is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J688 OFJ, 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 J688 OFJ registered?

J688 OFJ is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J688 OFJ safe to buy?

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