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M443 TVW

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 TVW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 133,988 miles

Oil leak

Timing belt cover missing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 133,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Timing belt cover missing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,616 miles

CO content slightly high on 1st fast idle, (mot pass)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 117,983 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear side lights omly works with ignition switched on, (advised ok by mot hotline)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,953 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubber badly perished

Fail 21 May 2010 107,953 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubber badly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2006 92,315 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 92,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2005 79,690 miles

Nearside Front 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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M443 TVW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M443 TVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M443 TVW registered?

M443 TVW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 20 August 1994.

Is M443 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M443 TVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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