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M485 BHU

1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,841 mi
Last recorded86,841 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie80,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 BHU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2009 86,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 80,939 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 80,939 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 72,289 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 65,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 63,114 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 63,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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M485 BHU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M485 BHU, 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 M485 BHU registered?

M485 BHU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M485 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M485 BHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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