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M399 YLG

1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,938 mi
Last recorded96,938 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie82,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM399 YLG
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

various rear suspension componants becoming corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 96,935 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

various rear suspension componants becoming corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,151 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 92,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 86,085 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 79,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2005 79,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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M399 YLG is a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 82,767 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 S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M399 YLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M399 YLG is a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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