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N531 DSG

1995 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,879 mi
Last recorded92,879 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 DSG
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,879 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2009 92,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,919 miles

both No plate lights dirty

rear No plate starting to fade

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 87,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both No plate lights dirty

rear No plate starting to fade

Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,921 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 78,904 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,960 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 69,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 61,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 61,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N531 DSG is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N531 DSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N531 DSG registered?

N531 DSG is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 20 December 1995.

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