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M131 BWS

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2006
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,456 mi
Last recorded72,456 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2006 72,456 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 68,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 68,760 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 68,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar link arm bushes perished

front tyres wearing on edge and perished

nearside front tyre low 3mm

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

passenger front washer jet not working

rear number plate starting to discolour

unable to open petrol cap (no key)

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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M131 BWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 84,804 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M131 BWS, 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.

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What year was M131 BWS registered?

M131 BWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M131 BWS safe to buy?

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