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F551 OPB

1988 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,722 mi
Last recorded89,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2005
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 OPB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2005 89,722 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 89,375 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front number plate damaged

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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F551 OPB is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F551 OPB, 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 F551 OPB?

You can check the full history of F551 OPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F551 OPB registered?

F551 OPB is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F551 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F551 OPB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F551 OPB have outstanding finance?

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