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F552 GRC

1988 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,839 mi
Last recorded148,839 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 GRC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 148,839 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate detiorated

Fail 16 Feb 2010 148,838 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate detiorated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 146,535 miles

rear near side door doesnt open

Fail 11 Feb 2009 146,531 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear near side door doesnt open

Pass 8 Feb 2008 143,614 miles

rear valacne and shocker mounts slightly corrorded

Fail 7 Feb 2008 143,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear valacne and shocker mounts slightly corrorded

Pass 17 Feb 2007 140,622 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 140,601 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 137,600 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 137,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil 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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F552 GRC is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F552 GRC, 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 F552 GRC registered?

F552 GRC is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F552 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F552 GRC shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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