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M275 BHY

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,173 mi
Last recorded52,173 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 52,173 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 52,173 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes perishing

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 May 2012 51,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,115 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror damaged but secure.

slight damage to front no plate.

Pass 19 May 2010 50,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 28 May 2009 50,144 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters leaking.

offside rear tyre worn onouter edge.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 27 May 2008 48,270 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rack gaiter damp.

Pass 23 May 2007 47,830 miles

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 18 May 2006 47,080 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

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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M275 BHY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M275 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 M275 BHY registered?

M275 BHY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is M275 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M275 BHY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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