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M678 BAE

1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,622 mi
Last recorded87,622 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie80,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 BAE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2007 87,622 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine has oil leak

NSR tyre wall and tread deterioated but not through to cord

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OSF outer indicator glass missing (Indicators still displays orange light)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper mark on wind screen outside Zone A

Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,375 miles

brake pipes starting to rust and swell

car floor hevily rusted and underseal flackin off

wiper blades slightly torn at ends

Pass 5 Sep 2005 823,380 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 82,375 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise front plus rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Advise nearside plus offside floor pans slightly corroded in various places.

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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M678 BAE is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 80,939 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 S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M678 BAE, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M678 BAE is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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