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H553 HPH

1990 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

10,220 mi
Last recorded10,220 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 HPH
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2008 10,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,954 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 97,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,968 miles

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

some perish cracks in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 91,968 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

some corosion of n/s/f and o/s/f side panels.

some perish cracks in n/s/r tyre walls.

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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H553 HPH is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H553 HPH, 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 H553 HPH registered?

H553 HPH is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 14 December 1990.

Is H553 HPH safe to buy?

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