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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seems to from manifold gasket replace a.s.a.p. (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sills badly corroded in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer c.v gaiter badly cracking, marginal pass replace a.s.a.p. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement should replace a.s.a.p, marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt partially insecure, should secure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement should replace a.s.a.p. marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside front to rear inner sill/s badly corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing, badly corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking could be wheel cylinder or brake pipe. (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside front to rear inner sill/s badly corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing, badly corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders badly worn and center tread cracking,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs attention/ needs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front chip on windscreen within mot limit
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in multiple places along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe / subframe mounting / coil spring housing upper badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides centre section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sill badly corroded in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill badly corroded in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear center tread lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake servo assisted pedal seems to be hard on brake roller test.
Front number plate delaminated.
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded ,should replace.
Offside Front brake pad inner face worn thin.
Offside Front front tyre inner shoulder badly worn.
Offside Rear parking brake low efficiency, compare nearside.
bothside front to rear inner sills badly corroded in places.
chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
Central section exhaust rubber mounting missing.
Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter lightly damaged.
Nearside Rear brake pipes near fuel tank badly corroded in places, should replace.
both sill and floor are badly corroded in places.
chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
wiper blade smearing screen ,should replace.
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and floor within 30 cm of sub frame mounting. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and floor within 30 cm of sub frame mounting. (6.1.B.2)
Central section exhaust rubber mounting missing.
Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter lightly damaged.
Nearside Rear brake pipes near fuel tank badly corroded in places, should replace.
both sill and floor are badly corroded in places.
chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
wiper blade smearing screen ,should replace.
Offside Front inner sill and floor badly corroded.
bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joints play.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill . corroded trough. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder badly worn. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front inner sill and floor badly corroded.
bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joints play.
Nearside Front and offside front steering rack rod ,s inner ball joint,s play.
Offside Front inner sill/floor badly corroded.
Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.
bothside front wiper,s blade,s smearing screen should replace.
bot floor panel and bothside rear corner/s corroded trough,should repair.
both ,inner sill -front to rear badly corroded in place/s.
emitts blue smoke when cold.
offside front brake pad worn thin compare nearside ,due to brake binding slighty.
bothside front to rear inner sill very corroded in place/s.
bothside rear brake hose ferrules corroded.
bothside rear coil spring very corroded.
bothside rear corne/s boot panel corroded trough.
bothside rear subframe bush deteriorated.
bothside rear tyre/s inner shoulder/s wearing thin.
severall chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bothside front to rear inner sill very corroded in place/s.
bothside rear brake hose ferrules corroded.
bothside rear coil spring very corroded.
bothside rear corne/s boot panel corroded trough.
bothside rear subframe bush deteriorated.
bothside rear tyre/s inner shoulder/s wearing thin.
severall chip on windscreen within m o t limit.
bothside front inner sill corroded.
bothside rear subframe bush perishing-but not play.
offside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.
offside rear wheel bearing little rough.
radiator or hose leak small amount of cooling.
rear -near sensing valve brake pipe corroded.
rear floor panel corroded trough.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
bothside front inner sill corroded.
bothside rear subframe bush perishing-but not play.
offside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.
offside rear wheel bearing little rough.
radiator or hose leak small amount of cooling.
rear -near sensing valve brake pipe corroded.
rear floor panel corroded trough.
bothside front c.v gaiter badly perished.
bothside front pads worn very thin.
bothside rear tyres ,nail in.
water pump leak badly.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
bothide front cv gaiters badly perished.
bothside front inner pads worn close to legal limit.
bothside rear tyres ,nail in.
water pump leak badly.
windscreen stone chip within m.o.t limit.
rear floors corroded
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
noisy engine
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
litre and half of oil
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
litre and half of oil
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
noisy engine
rear floors corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
brake load sensor feed with oil
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake disc's pitted
near side bumber repaired
near side rear wheel arch corroded inner wing sign's of corrsion
rear axle bushes deterating
rear inner valance corroded
rubber mount broken
this vechicle has several areas of rust starting showing
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
All coil springs corroded
Exhuast rubber mount broken
N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R raduisarm has poss bush collapsed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Slight fuel leak at pump
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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M974 LPA is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 M974 LPA, 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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M974 LPA is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 March 1995.
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