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M855 VWU

1995 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,887 mi
Last recorded69,887 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 VWU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,887 miles

OS underbody weak with corrosion.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 69,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OS underbody weak with corrosion.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,196 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear springs weak with corrosion.

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

OSF brakehose union pitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 48,957 miles

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

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

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

RH parking brake not recording effiency of which it is capable.

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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M855 VWU is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M855 VWU, 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 M855 VWU registered?

M855 VWU is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 23 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M855 VWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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