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H898 HRU

1990 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,974 mi
Last recorded159,974 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 HRU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 159,974 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 159,798 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 149,315 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 139,143 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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H898 HRU is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc 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 H898 HRU, 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 H898 HRU registered?

H898 HRU is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H898 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H898 HRU 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.

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