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N285 CEV

1995 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,879 mi
Last recorded60,879 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 CEV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.58 (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temp fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking offside rear flexi / brake pipe area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all 4 flexi brake pipes perished

alternator light on

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and cut to outer sidewall

windscreen cracked edge of A zone

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,148 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small crack in screen

Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,903 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,095 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Fail 18 Sep 2009 38,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,467 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 31,420 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 29,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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N285 CEV is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N285 CEV, 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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N285 CEV is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N285 CEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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