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M434 YOW

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,348 mi
Last recorded157,348 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 YOW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2008 157,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear hand brake effort low

nearside rear service brake effort low

offside front tyre has cut on the outer edge

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 6 Nov 2006 145,707 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 145,697 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 132,254 miles

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)

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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M434 YOW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M434 YOW, 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 M434 YOW registered?

M434 YOW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M434 YOW safe to buy?

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