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M502 DFB

1995 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,400 mi
Last recorded82,400 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 82,400 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 82,400 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 74,053 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 74,009 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,957 miles

windscreen has a smear mark on n/s

Fail 21 Apr 2008 70,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2007 61,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,063 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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M502 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M502 DFB, 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 M502 DFB registered?

M502 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M502 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M502 DFB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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