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G535 PFL

1990 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,821 mi
Last recorded161,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG535 PFL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 161,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

corrosion to front sub frame

corrosion to rear coil spings

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

slight play n/s steering rack

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,723 miles

oil leak

various brake pipes corroding/ferrules corroding/hoses deteriating

various corrosion topside underneth various places

various springs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 98,722 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

various brake pipes corroding/ferrules corroding/hoses deteriating

various corrosion topside underneth various places

various springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,513 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f c.v boot deteriating

oil leak

various brake pipes /flexis deteriating

various corrosion underneth

various exhausht mounts deteriting

Fail 15 Jun 2009 97,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f c.v boot deteriating

oil leak

various brake pipes /flexis deteriating

various corrosion underneth

various exhausht mounts deteriting

Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,334 miles

front c.v boots deteriated

o/s/r tyre perished

various brake flexis deterited

Fail 16 Jun 2008 96,334 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

front c.v boots deteriated

o/s/r tyre perished

various brake flexis deterited

Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,039 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 93,772 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 93,772 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G535 PFL is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 G535 PFL, 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.

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G535 PFL is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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