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A16 TPO

1992 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,969 mi
Last recorded49,969 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TPO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 49,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,294 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 49,294 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,424 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 48,424 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 48,140 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 48,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,859 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 47,859 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brakes sponge (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 47,368 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 47,368 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 46,256 miles

N/S/R WHEEL VERY SLIGHT BIND

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,374 miles

signs of leak from fuel tank but not leaking at time of test. fuel level low when tested

Fail 20 Jun 2014 45,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of leak from fuel tank but not leaking at time of test. fuel level low when tested

Pass 25 May 2013 45,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 44,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 44,234 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 44,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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A16 TPO is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A16 TPO, 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 A16 TPO registered?

A16 TPO is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is A16 TPO safe to buy?

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