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M401 DDE

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,279 mi
Last recorded103,279 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 DDE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 103,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 103,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 99,850 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES HAS WORN INNER EDGES NO TREAD PATTERN

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 99,850 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES HAS WORN INNER EDGES NO TREAD PATTERN

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 95,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,602 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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M401 DDE is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M401 DDE, 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 M401 DDE registered?

M401 DDE is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M401 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 DDE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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