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M449 YPW

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,509 mi
Last recorded154,509 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 YPW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 154,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 154,501 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch is slipping.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 144,972 miles

chip in screen

Fail 17 Jul 2006 144,970 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Advise play in near side steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M449 YPW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol 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 M449 YPW, 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 M449 YPW registered?

M449 YPW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M449 YPW safe to buy?

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