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N608 DCR

1995 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

100,825 mi
Last recorded100,825 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 DCR
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,825 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,530 miles

o/s/r outer sill weak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,527 miles

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

front brake application uneven n/s behind (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r outer sill weak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 96,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear inner up to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner lower wheel arch and sill closing plate (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner lower wheel arch and sill closing plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone chip to nearside headlamp

Vehicle has been hit in the front

Wiper arms linkage worn

Wires broken through tailgate loom

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,440 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,386 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,799 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 89,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 86,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 86,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,189 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 70,189 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,852 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 65,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,728 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2008 63,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,941 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 60,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,459 miles

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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N608 DCR is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N608 DCR, 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 N608 DCR registered?

N608 DCR is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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