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F159 MVJ

1989 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,516 mi
Last recorded65,516 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 MVJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,516 miles

handbrake lever travel

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Sep 2007 65,424 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,796 miles

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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F159 MVJ is a 1989 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 1989 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,900 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 F159 MVJ, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F159 MVJ registered?

F159 MVJ is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F159 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 MVJ 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.

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