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F201 SHM

1989 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,902 mi
Last recorded145,902 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 SHM
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2006 145,902 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 145,902 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear brake lines corroding

chip in the windscreen

front brake discs corroding and pads getting low

front grill becoming insicure

nearside CV boot perishing

nearside rear sidelamp dim

offside CV boot perishing

offside door mirror outer edge casing damaged

offside front seatbalt retern mechanism getting weak

offside front tyre tread getting low on the inner edges

offside headlamp aim on the top limit

play in the steering rack

slight imbalance on the rear brakes

slight leak on the exhaust

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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F201 SHM is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F201 SHM, 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 F201 SHM registered?

F201 SHM is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F201 SHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F201 SHM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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