MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT TIPOs year 1988

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Pass percent:50.97%

(The average a petrol FIAT TIPO year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:257 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Headlamp aim out of alignment	12
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure \|3.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT TIPOs year 1988

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