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M522 VRE

1995 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,800 mi
Last recorded105,800 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 VRE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,800 miles

all brake pipes starting to corroad

Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,320 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 93,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 92,257 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 92,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,751 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 89,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 86,818 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 86,818 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M522 VRE is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M522 VRE, 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 M522 VRE registered?

M522 VRE is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M522 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M522 VRE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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