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G712 VWV

1990 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 VWV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 87,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside & nearside front tyres severely perished. nearside rear tyre severely perished

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside & nearside front tyres severely perished. nearside rear tyre severely perished

Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,330 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,028 miles

Both front tyres perished but not showing chords.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 81,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres perished but not showing chords.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 80,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 79,399 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 79,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

advise nearside headlamp beam pattern starting to get blurred

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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G712 VWV is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G712 VWV, 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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What year was G712 VWV registered?

G712 VWV is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 July 1990.

Is G712 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G712 VWV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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