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M180 XEW

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,127 mi
Last recorded106,127 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM180 XEW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 106,117 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,788 miles

advise tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2011 100,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,576 miles

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 98,878 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 98,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,605 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 97,593 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 93,998 miles

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion to rear brake ferrules

slight front brake imbalance

wet at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2006 93,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all rear brake ferrules

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

front discs slightly scored

o/s/f indicato cover missing

sill kit fitted at time of test

wet at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2005 90,338 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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M180 XEW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M180 XEW, 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 M180 XEW registered?

M180 XEW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M180 XEW safe to buy?

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