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F769 RPJ

1989 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,396 mi
Last recorded85,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF769 RPJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,396 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 85,354 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,060 miles

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

dent on nearside rear door

Fail 12 Jul 2006 84,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2005 82,099 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 82,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F769 RPJ is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,900 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 F769 RPJ, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F769 RPJ?

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What year was F769 RPJ registered?

F769 RPJ is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F769 RPJ safe to buy?

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