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M293 DFB

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,255 mi
Last recorded120,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,255 miles

Corrosion on some parts of chassis and fuel tank straps

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 120,254 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on some parts of chassis and fuel tank straps

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 117,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 117,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on tank straps.

o/s/f flasher lamp in poor condition.

Pass 29 May 2008 111,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 108,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,717 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 99,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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M293 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M293 DFB, 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 M293 DFB registered?

M293 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M293 DFB safe to buy?

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