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K461 NHW

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,064 mi
Last recorded152,064 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK461 NHW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 152,064 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 152,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 152,009 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 149,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner sills and floors corroding, not excessive at time of test

both rear flexi hose metal ends are corroding, not excessive at time of test

n/s/r seat belt holding a child seat so could not be tested presumed ok

petrol tank straps are corroding, still holding secure at time of test

rear inner sills and arches are corroding, not excessive at present

Fail 4 Feb 2009 149,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner sills and floors corroding, not excessive at time of test

both rear flexi hose metal ends are corroding, not excessive at time of test

n/s/r seat belt holding a child seat so could not be tested presumed ok

petrol tank straps are corroding, still holding secure at time of test

rear inner sills and arches are corroding, not excessive at present

Pass 24 Jan 2008 146,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pertol tank straps are corroding, not excessive at time of test

slight play in both front lower ball joints, not excessive at time of test

slight play in both steering rods, not excessive at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2007 143,347 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 143,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 140,332 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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K461 NHW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K461 NHW, 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.

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What year was K461 NHW registered?

K461 NHW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 March 1993.

Is K461 NHW safe to buy?

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