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M198 BLT

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,798 mi
Last recorded67,798 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 BLT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,798 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 67,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 65,124 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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M198 BLT is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 80,941 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 M198 BLT, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M198 BLT registered?

M198 BLT is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M198 BLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M198 BLT shows 3 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.

Does M198 BLT have outstanding finance?

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