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M497 FHW

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,141 mi
Last recorded86,141 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 86,141 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 82,960 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 79,300 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,454 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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M497 FHW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M497 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 M497 FHW registered?

M497 FHW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 19 July 1995.

Is M497 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 FHW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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