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M591 BWS

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM591 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2011 81,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,633 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 79,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,032 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,032 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,317 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 76,317 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,216 miles

OIL LEAKS †BONNET STAY †FRONT PADS NOT SEEN †N/SF MIRROR LOOSENESS

Fail 20 Sep 2006 73,215 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

BONNETT STAY

DRIVERS MIRROR LOOSENESS †FRONT PADS NOT SEEN

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2005 70,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 70,758 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M591 BWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M591 BWS, 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 M591 BWS registered?

M591 BWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M591 BWS safe to buy?

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