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H401 ETP

1991 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,951 mi
Last recorded30,951 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 ETP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,951 miles

BAD OIL LEAKS

chips on screen

rust patches

slight ex. leaks

slight nnoise on rear bearings

slight play in column

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,449 miles

chips in screen

front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

slight play n/s/r bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 30,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

slight play n/s/r bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OIL LEAK!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust, corrosion & welded patches

rusty brake pipes

slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear

small chips in screen

Fail 6 Apr 2010 29,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OIL LEAK!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust, corrosion & welded patches

rusty brake pipes

slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear

small chips in screen

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,359 miles

oil leaks

rust,corrosion & welded patches in various places & o/s/r inner arch corroded

slight ex.leaks

slight play in column

small plits on wipers & chips on screen

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,333 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bad oil leak

front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

rear brake pipes rusty

rear main arm bushes perishing

rust, corrosion & welded patches

Fail 7 Apr 2008 28,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bad oil leak

front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

rear brake pipes rusty

rear main arm bushes perishing

rust, corrosion & welded patches

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,796 miles

slight ex.leaks †chips mon screen †oil leaks †rusty b.pipes †rust & corrosion in various places †n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2007 27,796 miles

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

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

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

slight ex.leaks †chips on screen †oil leaks †rusty b.pipoes †rust & corrosion in various places †n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hc high on tick over but ok at aprox 1500rpm

oil leak

rust patches in various places

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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H401 ETP is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 H401 ETP, 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 35 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 H401 ETP registered?

H401 ETP is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 12 April 1991.

Is H401 ETP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 ETP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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