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M947 BLC

1995 Fiat Tipo

Purple Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,012 mi
Last recorded77,012 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM947 BLC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,012 miles

previous advises as per test number 922056657187 apply

Fail 5 Jun 2007 77,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Oil leak

all four wheel rims damaged

front brake hoses deteriorating

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perished/split

playin nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes

power steering reservoir cap missing

Fail 21 May 2007 77,011 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four wheel rims damaged

front brake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes slight play

offside front anti roll bar link bush perished

offside mirror glass slight loose

possible power steering fluid leak

power steering reservoir cap missing - suggest replace

Pass 20 May 2006 73,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions fluctuating

offside anti roll bar link bushes splitting

offside rear lamp cluster damaged - suggest replace

oil leak

possible P.A.S fluid leak

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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M947 BLC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Purple with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M947 BLC, 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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M947 BLC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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