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M989 BHY

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,645 mi
Last recorded52,645 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,645 miles

n/s front headlight inner lens fading

o/s front seatbelt stalk,covers missing

Fail 5 Dec 2012 52,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s front seatbelt stalk,covers missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt stalk casing missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 47,497 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt stalk casing missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,873 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 46,442 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear bumper insecure

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen damaged outside zone b

Fail 1 Apr 2008 46,431 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,511 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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M989 BHY is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M989 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 M989 BHY registered?

M989 BHY is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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