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K234 VPJ

1992 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 VPJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,216 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

Power steering rack and pipes damp

Rear coil springs have some corrosion

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 81,209 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

Power steering rack and pipes damp

Rear coil springs have some corrosion

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,711 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 75,734 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 75,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake cable clip broken

middle exhaust rubber perished

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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K234 VPJ is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 86,195 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 K234 VPJ, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K234 VPJ registered?

K234 VPJ is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 October 1992.

Is K234 VPJ safe to buy?

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