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K384 RFP

1992 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,652 mi
Last recorded7,652 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK384 RFP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,652 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor corroded and holed not in pescribed area

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2011 7,628 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor corroded and holed not in pescribed area

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 1,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 118,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 115,443 miles

offside and nearside floor to sills corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2007 111,277 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion & weakness to n/s & o/s floor,to sills.

deterioration of rear subframe,n/s/r mounting.

superficial corrosion to o/s/f floor to sill.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 107,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION AROUND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS

SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT AT INTERIOR HANDBRAKE LEVER

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBLANCE

Fail 29 Nov 2006 107,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

"sideways" movement at interior handbrake lever.

corrosion around rear subframe mountings.

slight rear brake imbalance.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

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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K384 RFP is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K384 RFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K384 RFP registered?

K384 RFP is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K384 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K384 RFP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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