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G986 XLX

1989 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Fiat Tipo72,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 XLX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2012 101,558 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,079 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 98,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 93,753 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 89,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,275 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 80,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 76,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G986 XLX is a 1989 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G986 XLX, 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 G986 XLX registered?

G986 XLX is a 1989 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G986 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G986 XLX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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