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F978 OVH

1988 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,960 mi
Last recorded37,960 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Fiat Tipo78,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 OVH
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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F978 OVH is a 1988 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,708 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 F978 OVH, 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 38 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 F978 OVH registered?

F978 OVH is a 1988 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F978 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F978 OVH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F978 OVH have outstanding finance?

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