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M116 VSR

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,922 mi
Last recorded137,922 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 VSR
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 137,922 miles

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

oil leak possibly from sump pan

Pass 15 Oct 2008 133,920 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2007 129,730 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 129,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front subframe heavily corroded

rear radius arm bushes seals split

various areas of corrision started

Pass 17 Oct 2006 122,460 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006

Nearside Front 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 Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

various areas of corrision

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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M116 VSR is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 84,804 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 M116 VSR, 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 32 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 M116 VSR registered?

M116 VSR is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M116 VSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M116 VSR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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