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K310 MEU

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,005 mi
Last recorded127,005 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK310 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 127,005 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2014 126,760 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sills covered

Fail 15 May 2014 126,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Sills covered

Pass 14 May 2013 126,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 126,420 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

nearside and offside inner body sill / floor pan rusty but not holed

slight blow on exhaust center joint

Fail 12 Jan 2012 126,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

nearside and offside inner body sill / floor pan rusty but not holed

slight blow on exhaust center joint

Pass 5 Jul 2010 125,755 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn and pitted

plastic sill covers fitted

weld repairs to chassis cosmetically covered

Fail 16 Jun 2010 125,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Discs worn & pitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 125,505 miles

Engine & transmission oil leaks

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 May 2007 124,632 miles

Plastic body kit fitted

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 120,575 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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K310 MEU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K310 MEU, 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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K310 MEU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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