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N279 FCL

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,991 mi
Last recorded32,991 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 FCL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,991 miles

chip in offside headlight

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2013 32,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in offside headlight

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,322 miles

n/s side repeater repaired with tape

Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,517 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,749 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 21,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,750 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge †and slightly out shape

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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N279 FCL is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N279 FCL, 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 N279 FCL registered?

N279 FCL is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N279 FCL safe to buy?

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