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G389 RGX

1989 Fiat Tipo

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,153 mi
Last recorded72,153 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 RGX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 72,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,153 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,556 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 19 Jan 2012 67,556 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

clutch slipping

Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,452 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,318 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2008 61,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,158 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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G389 RGX is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G389 RGX, 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

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What year was G389 RGX registered?

G389 RGX is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 23 October 1989.

Is G389 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G389 RGX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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