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H991 VGC

1990 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,547 mi
Last recorded12,547 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Fiat Tipo78,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH991 VGC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,547 miles

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

n/s/r door unable to open from out side

Fail 11 Oct 2010 12,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r door unable to open from out side

Pass 17 Sep 2009 3,692 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 3,692 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 119,884 miles

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

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

front no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 8 Oct 2007 111,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 111,089 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 102,176 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 102,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 96,806 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 96,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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H991 VGC is a 1990 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H991 VGC, 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 H991 VGC registered?

H991 VGC is a 1990 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H991 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H991 VGC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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