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K859 NWS

1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,164 mi
Last recorded106,164 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie84,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK859 NWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 106,164 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 102,541 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 102,541 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 96,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 94,628 miles

o/s/r service brake effort low. †

Fail 4 Apr 2006 94,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level too high. †both rear subframe bushes heavy corrosion broken up. †washers low. †

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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K859 NWS is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 84,748 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 S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K859 NWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K859 NWS registered?

K859 NWS is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 30 April 1993.

Is K859 NWS safe to buy?

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