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M542 FHW

1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,279 mi
Last recorded78,279 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie82,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,279 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 78,729 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,429 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 65,911 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 65,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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M542 FHW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 82,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Tipo S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M542 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M542 FHW registered?

M542 FHW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 17 July 1995.

Is M542 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 FHW shows 6 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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