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H501 DBV

1991 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,071 mi
Last recorded77,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tipo77,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 DBV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,071 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,263 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 73,243 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 73,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 72,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 717,191 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 70,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2007 70,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 68,737 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 68,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H501 DBV is a 1991 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H501 DBV, 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.

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What year was H501 DBV registered?

H501 DBV is a 1991 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 May 1991.

Is H501 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H501 DBV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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