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K669 VPG

1992 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,845 mi
Last recorded104,845 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK669 VPG
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,845 miles

Braking system leaking center pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

All rubber bushes deteriorating

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes adv change (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor not within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

boot floor is corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 104,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

boot floor is corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,483 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 103,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,602 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Nov 2013 102,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,916 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 100,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,293 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 100,293 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 99,749 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 99,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 98,458 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 98,458 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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K669 VPG is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K669 VPG, 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 K669 VPG registered?

K669 VPG is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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