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M479 DRW

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,233 mi
Last recorded54,233 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 DRW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper damaged

underneath car has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2009 54,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper damaged

underneath car has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,708 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 49,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,681 miles

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

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

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

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,356 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 45,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,360 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 40,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 36,842 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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M479 DRW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M479 DRW, 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 M479 DRW registered?

M479 DRW is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M479 DRW safe to buy?

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