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G288 YHP

1989 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,849 mi
Last recorded93,849 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 YHP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,849 miles

all front suspension very rusty

all rear suspension very rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all front suspension very rusty

all rear suspension very rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,634 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

brake fluid level slightly low

excessive oil leaks

Fail 11 Sep 2011 92,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

both rear shockabsorber casings corroded

brake fluid level slightly low

excessive oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,721 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 91,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,103 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 90,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vacuum pipe off servo pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,586 miles

Vacuum pipe off servo pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 88,226 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 88,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G288 YHP is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G288 YHP, 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.

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G288 YHP is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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