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M501 BHT

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

113,597 mi
Last recorded113,597 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 113,597 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oiliness to engine.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 110,717 miles

corrosion in off side front floor out side prescribed area

near side of front bumper insecure

oil leak @ engine

sun shade fitted at top of windscreen

surface corrosion to brake pipes

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Sep 2011 110,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in off side front floor out side prescribed area

near side of front bumper insecure

oil leak @ engine

sun shade fitted at top of windscreen

surface corrosion to brake pipes

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,294 miles

near side of front bumper insecure

off side front floor corroded

sun shade sticker fitted to top of windscreen

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 6 Sep 2010 106,294 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

near side of front bumper insecure

off side front floor corroded

sun shade sticker fitted to top of windscreen

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Sep 2009 102,776 miles

Front pads and disc low.

Long parking brake travel.

Offside front floor corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 102,774 miles

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

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

Front pads and disc low.

Long parking brake travel.

Offside front floor corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,692 miles

Battery lamp on dash.

Oiliness to engine.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 98,692 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery lamp on dash.

Nearside rear tyre very close to limit.

Oiliness to engine.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 94,910 miles

advises as previous test 310155057456

Fail 12 Sep 2007 94,910 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake caliper slides worn causing knock from front when brakes applied

grease leak at off side drive shaft gaiter

near side front tyre wearing at edges

near side rear tyre wearing at edges

off side rear lamp cluster damaged

off side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

rear sub frame mounting bushes soft

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,098 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 91,069 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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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M501 BHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M501 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 M501 BHT registered?

M501 BHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 12 September 1994.

Is M501 BHT safe to buy?

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