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M61 DFB

1995 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,145 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 89,135 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,788 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,927 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,166 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 85,933 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,364 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 83,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,268 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 76,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 71,581 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 71,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 71,465 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 71,465 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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M61 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M61 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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M61 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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