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K769 DCF

1992 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,827 mi
Last recorded140,827 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK769 DCF
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 140,827 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 140,827 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2008 136,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 132,294 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 127,690 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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K769 DCF is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K769 DCF, 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 K769 DCF registered?

K769 DCF is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K769 DCF safe to buy?

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