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M828 DWS

1995 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,387 mi
Last recorded118,387 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 DWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 118,387 miles

both front inner wings holed and corroded at brake pipe mounting area

rear bootwell is holed to excess

Fail 21 Apr 2008 118,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front inner wings holed and corroded at brake pipe mounting area

rear bootwell is holed to excess

nearside rear wheel is badly corroded tyre not seating correctly

Pass 26 Apr 2007 116,208 miles

advise both inner driveshaft giaters leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2007 116,195 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise both front inner wings holed and corroded at brake flexi mounts

advise both inner driveshaft gaitors leaking

Pass 9 May 2006 113,399 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 113,377 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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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M828 DWS is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M828 DWS, 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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What year was M828 DWS registered?

M828 DWS is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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