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M286 SAO

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,202 mi
Last recorded130,202 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 SAO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,202 miles

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

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

rusty to underside and subframes

scratch to windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2015 121,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear feed to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 121,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad Earth (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,145 miles

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

corrosion to underside

windscreen has slight scratch

Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,771 miles

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

corrosion to underside

o/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

windscreen has slight scratch

Fail 24 Jun 2013 103,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

corrosion to underside

o/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

windscreen has slight scratch

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,715 miles

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

corrosion to underside

o/s/r bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,945 miles

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

corrosion to underside

slight noise n/s/rear bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,942 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion to underside

slight noise n/s/rear bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,920 miles

nearside rear tyre perishrd on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,108 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 SAO is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SAO, 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 SAO registered?

M286 SAO is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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