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M971 BHY

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 126,850 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres near limit

Fail 3 Oct 2011 122,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 122,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,940 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 113,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 113,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 108,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,090 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 103,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 98,617 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 86,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 91,854 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 91,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads and discs worn

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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M971 BHY is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M971 BHY, 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 M971 BHY registered?

M971 BHY is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M971 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M971 BHY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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