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N231 URS

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 URS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 146,435 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 140,612 miles

N/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PESCRIBED AREA

N/S REAR OF SILL CORRODING

O/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODING

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 140,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PESCRIBED AREA

N/S REAR OF SILL CORRODING

O/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODING

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 133,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 123,363 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 123,363 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 112,487 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 112,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,701 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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N231 URS is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N231 URS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N231 URS registered?

N231 URS is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N231 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N231 URS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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