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F717 JVS

1988 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 JVS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2006 90,167 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 90,076 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F717 JVS is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in White 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 F717 JVS, 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

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What year was F717 JVS registered?

F717 JVS is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F717 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F717 JVS 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 F717 JVS have outstanding finance?

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