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M499 BHT

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,714 mi
Last recorded66,714 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,602 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 63,642 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,207 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 62,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,656 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,490 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,885 miles

o/s/f brake flexi perishing

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,443 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,939 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,939 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,414 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 52,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,776 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 50,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,333 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 49,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 46,716 miles

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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M499 BHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M499 BHT, 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 M499 BHT registered?

M499 BHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M499 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M499 BHT shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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