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N201 CVW

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

88,994 mi
Last recorded88,994 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 CVW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 88,994 miles

interior mirror missing from windscreen.

offside track rod end gaiter split.

offside wiper blade torn.

Fail 13 May 2010 88,983 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

interior mirror missing from windscreen.

offside track rod end gaiter split.

offside wiper blade torn.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,830 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

interior mirror not secure to windscreen.

slight blow from centre exhaust joint.

Pass 14 May 2009 85,786 miles

brake pipes front to rear corroded.

offside floor corroded.

Fail 12 May 2009 85,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes front to rear corroded.

offside floor corroded.

Pass 12 May 2008 83,033 miles

front bumper not fully secured.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 8 May 2008 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front bumper not fully secured.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2007 81,028 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 81,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

battery not secured.

front bumper both sides not fully secured.

Pass 9 May 2006 78,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N201 CVW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N201 CVW, 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 N201 CVW registered?

N201 CVW is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N201 CVW safe to buy?

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