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K862 UPG

1992 Fiat Tipo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,789 mi
Last recorded65,789 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tipo86,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK862 UPG
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,789 miles

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

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

strong corrosion to underbody

Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

strong corrosion to underbody

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/r hand and foot brake opperation lazy

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front washers poor; handbrake needs adjusting; near side rear light lens cracked; both rear and near side front tyres perished; front brake pads low (close to failure); exhaust rear silencer corroded;

Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,714 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,627 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 39,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,873 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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K862 UPG is a 1992 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K862 UPG, 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 K862 UPG registered?

K862 UPG is a 1992 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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