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M426 COT

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,665 mi
Last recorded125,665 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 COT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 125,665 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 114,248 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate is cracked

o/s/r floor pan corroded and weakend near fuel pipes

Fail 18 Nov 2010 114,032 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate is cracked

o/s/r floor pan corroded and weakend near fuel pipes

n/s/r wheel trim insecure. potentialy dangerouse

Pass 2 Dec 2009 105,036 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 104,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r jacking points corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 91,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,215 miles

ball joint gaiters split

chassis legs damaged

jacking points corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,561 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 77,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

1/ brake limiter partially seized †2/ various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,067 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe rusty

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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M426 COT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 84,804 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 M426 COT, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M426 COT registered?

M426 COT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M426 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M426 COT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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