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G479 WVX

1990 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 WVX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,755 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,234 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,348 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 77,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,687 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 47,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,527 miles

offside front anti roll bar outer link rod lower washer required

slight exhaust leak at manifold

wiper blades perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,674 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 45,674 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,501 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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G479 WVX is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G479 WVX, 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 G479 WVX registered?

G479 WVX is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 13 March 1990.

Is G479 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G479 WVX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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