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F293 THY

1988 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,399 mi
Last recorded79,399 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF293 THY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 79,399 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 79,399 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror loose

n/s number plate light missing

o/s/f and o/s/r wheels starting to bind

o/s/f bumper loose

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f indicator top lens missing

slight corrosion to n/s/f subframe

Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,684 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 78,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F293 THY is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F293 THY, 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.

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What year was F293 THY registered?

F293 THY is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 23 November 1988.

Is F293 THY safe to buy?

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