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M340 EWS

1995 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,780 mi
Last recorded121,780 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM340 EWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 121,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 121,780 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 115,154 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 115,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 105,311 miles

Cooling fan u/s

NEAR side inner cv split and leaking Gear box oil..

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 105,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Cooling fan u/s

NEAR side inner cv split and leaking Gear box oil..

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 94,631 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,072 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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M340 EWS is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M340 EWS, 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 M340 EWS registered?

M340 EWS is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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