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N268 LYS

1996 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,298 mi
Last recorded86,298 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 LYS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 86,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 85,978 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 85,919 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned lock nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2011 84,021 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 82,979 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2009 81,194 miles

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

advise under car been under sealed throw out

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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N268 LYS is a 1996 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N268 LYS, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N268 LYS registered?

N268 LYS is a 1996 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N268 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N268 LYS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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