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M308 BVF

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,991 mi
Last recorded154,991 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 BVF
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 154,991 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 154,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 150,420 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 150,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 145,416 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 145,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 141,340 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 141,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 135,269 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 128,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 128,867 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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M308 BVF is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M308 BVF, 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 M308 BVF registered?

M308 BVF is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M308 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M308 BVF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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