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M974 VDO

1995 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,093 mi
Last recorded112,093 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 VDO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,093 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt missing at time of test

Nearside Front outer lense missing on indicator lamp

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow,floor pan/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front lower bumper damaged but not a danger to pedestrians

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.2.1b)

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

Rear both registration lamp lights dim

Fail 8 Jul 2016 112,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear seatbelt missing at time of test

Nearside Front outer lense missing on indicator lamp

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow,floor pan/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front lower bumper damaged but not a danger to pedestrians

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.2.1b)

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

Rear both registration lamp lights dim

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,206 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 102,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,815 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,752 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,956 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 81,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,883 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,648 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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M974 VDO is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M974 VDO, 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 M974 VDO registered?

M974 VDO is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 January 1995.

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