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E971 BWL

1988 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,605 mi
Last recorded111,605 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE971 BWL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 111,605 miles

front number plate

nearside front tyre

offside front floor

offside front indicator unit

rear lights interacting

windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2005 109,200 miles

offside front indicator lens

rear exhaust box

front exhaust joint

nearside door mirror

nearside front floor to sill

Fail 14 Nov 2005 109,200 miles

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

front exhaust joint

nearside door mirror

nearside front floor to sill

offside front indicator lens

rear exhaust box

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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E971 BWL is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,708 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 E971 BWL, 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 38 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 E971 BWL?

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What year was E971 BWL registered?

E971 BWL is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 14 July 1988.

Is E971 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E971 BWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E971 BWL have outstanding finance?

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