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K359 VNB

1992 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,205 mi
Last recorded145,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 VNB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 145,205 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 145,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 139,452 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 139,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 131,396 miles

Exhaust blowing at front joint

Fuel filler neck under o/s rear wheel arch support bracket corroded away

Parts of under body very dry and very bad surface corrosion to some areas especially floor / sill areas

Fail 25 Jan 2008 131,396 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust blowing at front joint

Fuel filler neck under o/s rear wheel arch support bracket corroded away

Parts of under body very dry and very bad surface corrosion to some areas especially floor / sill areas

Pass 14 Feb 2007 124,467 miles

Floor pan to both outer body sills is showing signs of corrosion but at time of MOT still meets requirements.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 124,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

floor pan to both outer body sills is showing signs of corrosion but at time of MOT still meets requirements

Pass 16 Feb 2006 118,095 miles

Underbody very dry + some floor parts and brake pipes very bad surface corrosion and at time of test only meet minimum standards. Advise attention

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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K359 VNB is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K359 VNB, 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 K359 VNB registered?

K359 VNB is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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