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M161 BWS

1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie80,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2007 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

note nearside /offside rear tyres outer walls spliting note offside rear brake backplate dump

Pass 8 Oct 2007 84,607 miles

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

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

note nearside /offside rear tyres outer walls spliting note offside rear brake backplate dump

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,872 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 70,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 66,760 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 66,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M161 BWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M161 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.

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What year was M161 BWS registered?

M161 BWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M161 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 BWS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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