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M431 DFB

1995 Fiat Tipo

Grey Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,968 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear trailing arm bushes have cracks worn

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

slight play to offside tie rod

Fail 10 Feb 2010 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushes have cracks worn

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

slight play to offside tie rod

Pass 9 Feb 2009 83,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,379 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 78,081 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 74,959 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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M431 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M431 DFB, 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 M431 DFB registered?

M431 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M431 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M431 DFB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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