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K338 SCW

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,973 mi
Last recorded11,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK338 SCW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,973 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 11,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 5,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 5,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

Pass 15 Nov 2006 2,756 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 2,756 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 120,238 miles

parking brake travel slightly high

Fail 26 Sep 2005 120,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

parking brake travel slightly high

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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K338 SCW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 85,314 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 K338 SCW, 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 33 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 K338 SCW registered?

K338 SCW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is K338 SCW safe to buy?

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