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M259 BHY

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,235 mi
Last recorded137,235 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 137,235 miles

as per 884203757057

slight leak to centre exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2007 137,057 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

chip to windscreen

front brake pads low

front sub-frame starting to corrode

n/s front floorpan starting to corrode

o/s centre floorpan starting to corrode

o/s front floorpan corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2006 126,345 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 126,279 miles

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

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

both front inner tyre treads low

chip to windscreen

engine oil leak

front subframe starting to corrode

nail to n/s rear tyre

o/s rear floorpan starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

unable to open n/s/rear door from inside

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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M259 BHY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M259 BHY, 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 M259 BHY registered?

M259 BHY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 22 December 1994.

Is M259 BHY safe to buy?

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