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N53 LAP

1995 Fiat Tipo

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 LAP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 118,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 112,113 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake hose in poor condition

slight leak on exhaust centre box

slight leak on o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 20 Jun 2006 112,090 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

bonnet struts defective

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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N53 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N53 LAP, 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 N53 LAP registered?

N53 LAP is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is N53 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 LAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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