MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
floor is corroded under drivers seat but is not affecting seat mountings
nearside rear door does not open
rear number plate is deteriorating
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
floor is corroded under drivers seat but is not affecting seat mountings
nearside rear door does not open
rear number plate is deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge-suggest fronts are fitted to rear
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear & nearside front tyres are wearing on inner edges.
Brake warning wire on nearside front brake pad is broken
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?
Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M489 FHW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1995 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 80,941 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 M489 FHW, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M489 FHW registered?
M489 FHW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 18 July 1995.
Is M489 FHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M489 FHW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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