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F720 JVS

1988 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF720 JVS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 113,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 112,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,171 miles

front flexi hoses sl;ightly perished

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 107,548 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 107,548 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 105,038 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 105,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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F720 JVS is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F720 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 F720 JVS registered?

F720 JVS is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is F720 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F720 JVS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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