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G868 ROD

1989 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG868 ROD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,680 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,918 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,414 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,373 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,919 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 49,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot struts weak

rocker gasket leaking oil

very high carbon monoxide emissions 3.43%

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot struts defective

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2006 47,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot struts defective

oil leak

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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G868 ROD is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G868 ROD, 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 G868 ROD registered?

G868 ROD is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G868 ROD safe to buy?

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