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M802 DFB

1995 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,432 mi
Last recorded97,432 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM802 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 97,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 97,432 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,184 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 83,663 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 83,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,097 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,606 miles

Oil leak

both inner driveshaft seals leaking

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,606 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

both inner driveshaft seals leaking

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,876 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,812 miles

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

oil leak from engine

oil leaking from both inner drive shaft boots [g/box oil]

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Mar 2008 73,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leaking from both inner drive shaft boots [g/box oil]

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2007 70,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,940 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 65,929 miles

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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M802 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M802 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M802 DFB registered?

M802 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M802 DFB safe to buy?

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