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F202 TOW

1989 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,433 mi
Last recorded105,433 miles
Recorded on20 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 TOW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2006 105,433 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 105,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both outer sills starting to corrode

front and rear no plates starting to disfigure

n/s floorpan to sill starting to corrode

n/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

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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F202 TOW is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc 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 F202 TOW, 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 F202 TOW registered?

F202 TOW is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F202 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F202 TOW 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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