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K241 PCD

1993 Fiat Tipo

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,653 mi
Last recorded111,653 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK241 PCD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,653 miles

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

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

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)

crack in nearside rear lamp

Pass 9 May 2011 108,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2010 105,033 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2009 95,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 91,876 miles

N/S and O/S sill to floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2008 91,816 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S and O/S sill to floor starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 22 May 2007 87,067 miles

corrosion starting at rear of vehicle not in prescribed area

o/s rear service brake weaker than n/s recomend attention

Pass 23 May 2006 82,058 miles

O/S rear service brake low effort in comparison with N/S. Just within required efficiency limits.

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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K241 PCD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K241 PCD, 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

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What year was K241 PCD registered?

K241 PCD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K241 PCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K241 PCD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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