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F459 NSP

1989 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 NSP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,869 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 57,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

various exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2009 92,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,228 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 55,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front brakre pipe started to corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,843 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wheel arches started to corrod

o/s/f cv gator has small pin hole leak

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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F459 NSP is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F459 NSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F459 NSP registered?

F459 NSP is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F459 NSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F459 NSP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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