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N490 HOU

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2006 98,354 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 98,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front number plate starting to fade

nearside front steel wheel rim slightly damaged †nearside rear steel wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear inner plastic arch cover insecure

rear wiper blade ends split

Pass 17 Aug 2005 75,381 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 75,377 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2005 75,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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N490 HOU is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N490 HOU, 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 N490 HOU registered?

N490 HOU is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N490 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 HOU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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