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M243 SWJ

1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie80,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 SWJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,332 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2008 81,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 79,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,532 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 76,530 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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M243 SWJ is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 80,939 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 S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M243 SWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M243 SWJ registered?

M243 SWJ is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 17 December 1994.

Is M243 SWJ safe to buy?

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