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G381 VNO

1989 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 VNO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022
Pass 12 Jul 2021
Pass 10 Jul 2020
Pass 29 Jul 2019
Fail 23 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018
Fail 17 Jul 2018

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected PEDAL CREEPING DOWN UNDER PRESURE (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017
Fail 20 Jul 2017

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016
Pass 16 Jul 2015
Fail 13 Jul 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014

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

near side washer not working

Pass 25 Jul 2013
Fail 23 Jul 2013

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

TRACKING

Pass 11 Jul 2012
Pass 22 Jul 2011
Pass 5 Jul 2010
Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,134 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 173,465 miles

near side rear tyre cracked 165 70 13

Pass 26 Jul 2007 171,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 104,531 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 168,183 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 164,664 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 164,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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G381 VNO is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G381 VNO, 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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What year was G381 VNO registered?

G381 VNO is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G381 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G381 VNO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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