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K488 PLK

1993 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,591 mi
Last recorded69,591 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 PLK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,591 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,631 miles

floor to sills starting to corrode.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 81,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 78,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 78,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K488 PLK is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K488 PLK, 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.

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What year was K488 PLK registered?

K488 PLK is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K488 PLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K488 PLK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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