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F784 LMX

1989 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF784 LMX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,358 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,017 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,870 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 63,870 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,591 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,591 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 55,131 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,131 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,390 miles

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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F784 LMX is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F784 LMX, 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 F784 LMX?

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What year was F784 LMX registered?

F784 LMX is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F784 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F784 LMX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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