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H503 FRX

1990 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,988 mi
Last recorded53,988 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH503 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2009 53,988 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,988 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,008 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 72,008 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear hatch stays faulty

Fail 5 Oct 2006 52,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear hatch stays faulty

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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H503 FRX is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H503 FRX, 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 H503 FRX registered?

H503 FRX is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H503 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H503 FRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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