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H856 ELK

1990 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,544 mi
Last recorded132,544 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH856 ELK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 132,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 84,967 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 82,643 miles

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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H856 ELK is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H856 ELK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H856 ELK registered?

H856 ELK is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H856 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H856 ELK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H856 ELK have outstanding finance?

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