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G688 WAN

1989 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

85,338 mi
Last recorded85,338 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 WAN
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

surface corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 84,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,331 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 83,367 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 5 Dec 2007 83,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,498 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 82,498 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,820 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 80,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Offside 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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G688 WAN is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G688 WAN, 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 G688 WAN registered?

G688 WAN is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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