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N257 LAP

1995 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,142 mi
Last recorded79,142 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 LAP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,142 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N257 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N257 LAP, 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 N257 LAP registered?

N257 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N257 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 LAP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N257 LAP have outstanding finance?

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