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M271 BHY

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,853 mi
Last recorded140,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 140,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 136,830 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 136,830 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 135,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2007 132,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight cracking on n/s/front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2006 129,527 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 129,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre split on tread wall

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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M271 BHY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M271 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M271 BHY registered?

M271 BHY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 13 December 1994.

Is M271 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M271 BHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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