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M121 BWS

1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie80,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,214 miles

o/s/f brake flexy hose slightly perished

rear boot floor holed-(not within structual point)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 71,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f brake flexy hose slightly perished

rear boot floor holed-(not within structual point)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,908 miles

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

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

Rear valance holed, not within 30cm of any load bearing points on test.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 67,882 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear valance holed, not within 30cm of any load bearing point on test.

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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M121 BWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 80,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Tipo S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M121 BWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M121 BWS registered?

M121 BWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 21 September 1994.

Is M121 BWS safe to buy?

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