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G204 XBC

1990 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,314 mi
Last recorded74,314 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG204 XBC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,202 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,940 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 73,928 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,753 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 73,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,616 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,207 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,431 miles

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

faint noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 71,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 66,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G204 XBC is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 78,112 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 G204 XBC, 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 36 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 G204 XBC registered?

G204 XBC is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G204 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G204 XBC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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