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N278 RFJ

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 RFJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2010 108,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust mountings poor

floor areas corroding

front cross member corroding

front number plate poor

n/s/f chassis rail buckled

Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,975 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish 165/65/14

rear registration plate starting to fade but still ledgible

some corrosion in front sub frame on o/s

some corrosion in n/s rear jacking point but all APPEARS SOUND

Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 101,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wall light cracking

offside rear brake pipe light rusting

Fail 1 Jul 2008 95,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wall light cracking

offside rear brake pipe light rusting

Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,397 miles

light rust on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,107 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 82,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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N278 RFJ is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N278 RFJ, 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 N278 RFJ registered?

N278 RFJ is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N278 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 RFJ shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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