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M292 WRF

1995 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,041 mi
Last recorded136,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 WRF
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2007 136,041 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 136,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 128,238 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 128,238 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REPAIRED AND CORROSION.

EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED.

FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION.

N/S/ FRONT C/V BOOT SHOWING SIGNS OF FATIGUE.

N/S/FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE SHOWING SIGNS OF FATIGUE.

O/S/FRONT BRAKE DISC SHOWING SLIGHT INNER EDGE CORROSION.

O/S/FRONT WIPER SLIGHT SPLIT

POOR SEAL ON FUEL CAP RUBBER HARD.

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HEAVY GREASE COVERAGE UNABLE TO INSPECT

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT OBSCURED

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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M292 WRF is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M292 WRF, 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 M292 WRF registered?

M292 WRF is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M292 WRF safe to buy?

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