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K424 POY

1992 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,033 mi
Last recorded86,033 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 POY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 86,033 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 86,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 86,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,694 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 52,692 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 52,690 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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K424 POY is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K424 POY, 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 K424 POY registered?

K424 POY is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 October 1992.

Is K424 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K424 POY shows 6 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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