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H122 GHJ

1990 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 GHJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 110,231 miles

Middle exhaust box starting split round welded joint

Fail 9 Apr 2008 110,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Middle exhaust box starting split round welded joint

Pass 16 Apr 2007 163,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Jul 2005 91,927 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 91,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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H122 GHJ is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H122 GHJ, 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 H122 GHJ registered?

H122 GHJ is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 18 August 1990.

Is H122 GHJ safe to buy?

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