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M286 BLT

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,330 mi
Last recorded53,330 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 BLT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,330 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 52,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 51,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 44,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 39,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhausts joints (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 39,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhausts joints (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 29,224 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 29,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 28,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 28,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,809 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 28,809 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,659 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,524 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,387 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,239 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,646 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,976 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,395 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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M286 BLT is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 80,941 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 M286 BLT, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M286 BLT registered?

M286 BLT is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M286 BLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M286 BLT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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