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M838 OJW

1995 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 OJW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside and offside front and rear floors slightly corroded but not considered excessive

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Nov 2005 79,474 miles

advise o/s & n/s rear flexibles steel parts rusty change as soon as possible

advise o/s floor rusty but still sound at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2005 79,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear panel corroded attend to as soon as possible

advise steel parts of all flexible brake hoses rusty

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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M838 OJW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M838 OJW, 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 M838 OJW registered?

M838 OJW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M838 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M838 OJW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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