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M490 FHW

1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,698 mi
Last recorded66,698 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie82,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2008 66,698 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,795 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak on gearbox

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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M490 FHW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 82,767 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 M490 FHW, 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 31 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 M490 FHW registered?

M490 FHW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 18 July 1995.

Is M490 FHW safe to buy?

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