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F46 LTV

1988 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,743 mi
Last recorded49,743 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF46 LTV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,743 miles

coil springs corroded , rear shocks corroded , oil leaks ,radiator in poor condition , n/s/r tyre worn low & stepped in edge , damage to paint work , n/s of slight damage to wheel trims

Fail 21 Nov 2010 49,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil springs corroded , rear shocks corroded , oil leaks ,radiator in poor condition , n/s/r tyre worn low & stepped in edge , damage to paint work , n/s of slight damage to wheel trims

Fail 9 Dec 2009 49,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear shock absorbers corroded & weak / rear tyres badly cracked / rear coil springs heavily corroded

varius oil leaks / baffles loose in centre box / front brake discs corroded / front coil springs corroded / n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken / front tyres cracking / cracking to suspension bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,425 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded & weak / rear tyres badly cracked / rear coil springs heavily corroded

varius oil leaks / baffles loose in centre box / front brake discs corroded / front coil springs corroded / n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken / front tyres cracking / cracking to suspension bushes

Pass 28 Dec 2008 49,122 miles

Various oil leaks Rear coil springs corroded Front coil springs corroded Cracking to various steering & suspension bushes Brake pad warning wire broken Front pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,473 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 48,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,031 miles

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

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

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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F46 LTV is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F46 LTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F46 LTV?

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What year was F46 LTV registered?

F46 LTV is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F46 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F46 LTV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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