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M899 ETC

1995 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,658 mi
Last recorded36,658 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM899 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 36,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 36,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2025 36,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 36,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 35,876 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,160 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 35,156 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 61% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 34,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 34,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,770 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 33,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 31,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 30,668 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 29,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 29,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 24,871 miles

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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M899 ETC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M899 ETC?

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What year was M899 ETC registered?

M899 ETC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M899 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M899 ETC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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