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M585 RVT

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,708 mi
Last recorded74,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 RVT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,708 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sun visor not fitted

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,705 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sun visor not fitted

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,235 miles

Oil leak

o/s sun visor not fitted

o/s/r outer sill corroded and weak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,234 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s sun visor not fitted

o/s/r outer sill corroded and weak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,231 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sun visor missing o/s/front

under side of car dry and rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,553 miles

o/s headlamp stonechipped

o/s/f wing corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

n/s/r brake lightly binding

o/s/f outer wing corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stonechip on o/s headlamp

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,607 miles

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,711 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 71,711 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,174 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 71,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

corrosion to o/s/f door skin

o/s and n/s boot floor and rear valance corroded(not within 30cm of a prescribed area)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 69,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 69,818 miles

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

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

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

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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M585 RVT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M585 RVT, 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 M585 RVT registered?

M585 RVT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M585 RVT safe to buy?

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