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N271 LYS

1996 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

859,676 mi
Last recorded859,676 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 LYS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 859,676 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 85,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2013 85,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal spongy

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,828 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,200 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 77,200 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,335 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 75,331 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 72,855 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,304 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 67,091 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 63,430 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 63,430 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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N271 LYS is a 1996 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N271 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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N271 LYS is a 1996 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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