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M438 BHT

1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie80,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,051 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 70,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake hose ferrules rusty

nearside front floor corroded but not by a prescribed area

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,922 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front and rear tyres outer wall damage

nearside front wheel rim dented

sideplay in handbrake lever

Fail 25 Aug 2006 60,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front and rear tyres outer wall damage

nearside front wheel rim dented

side play in handbrake lever

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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M438 BHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 80,939 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 S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M438 BHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M438 BHT registered?

M438 BHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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