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M205 BHW

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,473 mi
Last recorded83,473 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2009 83,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 79,784 miles

Drivers side front seat damaged to the cover slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged dut not showing any cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front head light slightly damaged

Off side front tyre fethering on the inner edge

Off side rear brake has slightly low effort

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 79,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Drivers side front seat damaged to the cover slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged dut not showing any cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side front head light slightly damaged

Off side front tyre fethering on the inner edge

Off side rear brake has slightly low effort

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 75,507 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 75,507 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,969 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 69,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

exhaust system temporary repaired

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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M205 BHW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M205 BHW, 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 M205 BHW registered?

M205 BHW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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