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M856 ETC

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,873 mi
Last recorded75,873 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIE LEG CORRODED

REAR PANEL HOLED BUT OUTWITH 30CM OF A STRESS POINT

Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 72,648 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

both rear shockers soft

o/s and n/s front floor holed

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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M856 ETC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M856 ETC, 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 M856 ETC registered?

M856 ETC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M856 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M856 ETC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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