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M495 GPC

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,553 mi
Last recorded74,553 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 GPC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,553 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 74,552 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 65,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,180 miles

Near side front tyre worn on edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,884 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 51,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 47,744 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 47,743 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 46,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 45,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,483 miles

NERASIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS STARTING TO NOT CLEAR SCREEN EFFECTIVELY

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,678 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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M495 GPC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M495 GPC, 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 M495 GPC registered?

M495 GPC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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