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K227 VJU

1993 Fiat Tipo

Green Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 VJU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 72,308 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 72,308 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer cv boots splitting

corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

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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K227 VJU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 85,314 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 K227 VJU, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K227 VJU?

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What year was K227 VJU registered?

K227 VJU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K227 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K227 VJU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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