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F572 MES

1988 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,315 mi
Last recorded62,315 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF572 MES
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2008 62,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,385 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 61,383 miles

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

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

raer subframe heavily corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2007 61,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,544 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 60,544 miles

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

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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F572 MES is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F572 MES, 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 F572 MES?

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What year was F572 MES registered?

F572 MES is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 8 November 1988.

Is F572 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for F572 MES shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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