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M203 DFB

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2005
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,799 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 84,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades are slightly poor condition

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2005 84,794 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front wheel rim is slightly damaged

nearside front wiper arm worn

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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M203 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 M203 DFB, 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 M203 DFB registered?

M203 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M203 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M203 DFB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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