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M401 TKM

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,628 mi
Last recorded40,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 TKM
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 40,628 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 40,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,964 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,748 miles

flexi exhaust

Fail 5 Jul 2016 37,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,816 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,292 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 31,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 TKM is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M401 TKM registered?

M401 TKM is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 8 July 1995.

Is M401 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 TKM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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