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F378 HWL

1988 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,551 mi
Last recorded109,551 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF378 HWL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 109,551 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 109,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 103,825 miles

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

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

Tyre sizes, front 165 70R13, rear 175 70R13

Fail 4 Apr 2007 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Tyre sizes, front 165 70R13, rear 175 70R13

Pass 7 Apr 2006 154,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 154,161 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F378 HWL is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F378 HWL, 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 F378 HWL registered?

F378 HWL is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 November 1988.

Is F378 HWL safe to buy?

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