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M242 BGN

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,857 mi
Last recorded130,857 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 BGN
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 130,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak on turbo return pipe

Pass 16 Dec 2013 130,857 miles

oil leak on turbo return pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,461 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 124,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres has perrished sidewalls

Pass 4 Jan 2012 124,979 miles

both rear tyres has perrished sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front indicator lens missing

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2011 117,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f indicator loose,n/s/f indicator lens missing,o/s/f brake disc scored heavily on inner face

Pass 6 Jan 2010 111,150 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 104,284 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 104,222 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both front outer drive shaft gaitors cracking

advise off side front indecator lamp loose

Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,149 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 97,149 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 88,852 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 88,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 81,516 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 81,516 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2005 77,536 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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M242 BGN is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M242 BGN, 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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M242 BGN is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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