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M298 TSO

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,002 mi
Last recorded146,002 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 TSO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2010 146,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ENGINE GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

ENGINE OIL SUMP IS CORRODED AND LEAKING

INJECTOR SPILL PIPES ARE LEAKING

Fail 6 Mar 2009 139,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,321 miles

front reg plate damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2009 138,505 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 133,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 133,100 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 128,245 miles

slight fluctuations at front brakes also engine slightly smokey and n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2006 124,972 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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M298 TSO is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M298 TSO, 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 M298 TSO registered?

M298 TSO is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M298 TSO safe to buy?

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