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F524 DGJ

1988 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,688 mi
Last recorded40,688 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF524 DGJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,688 miles

both rear foot brake efforts getting low

near side rear tyre walls perishing and cracking advise

unable to see front outer brake pads

Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,711 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 32,711 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

unable to see front outer brake pads

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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F524 DGJ is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F524 DGJ, 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 F524 DGJ?

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What year was F524 DGJ registered?

F524 DGJ is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 10 November 1988.

Is F524 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F524 DGJ shows 3 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.

Does F524 DGJ have outstanding finance?

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