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K243 VPJ

1992 Fiat Tipo

Green Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,656 mi
Last recorded77,656 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 VPJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 77,656 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 77,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 110,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2006 167,786 miles

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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K243 VPJ is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K243 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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How do I check the history of K243 VPJ?

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What year was K243 VPJ registered?

K243 VPJ is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 November 1992.

Is K243 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K243 VPJ shows 4 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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