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N729 JWS

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,995 mi
Last recorded118,995 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 JWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 118,995 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 110,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,755 miles

all front suspension bushes showing deteration

all rear suspension bushes showing deteriation

chips in windscreem

front brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

front discs showing corrosion and scoring

front number plate cracked

front strut dust gaiters split

has cam belt ever been replaced?

n/s wiper torn on end

o/s dip beam pattern slightly defused

rear springs showing corrosion

surface corrosion showing in door sills

surface corrosion showing in front sub-frame o/s

tailgate struts weak

tow bar fitted

unable to check all engine mounts

Fail 20 Oct 2011 102,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

all front suspension bushes showing deteration

all rear suspension bushes showing deteriation

chips in windscreem

front brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

front discs showing corrosion and scoring

front number plate cracked

front strut dust gaiters split

has cam belt ever been replaced?

n/s wiper torn on end

o/s dip beam pattern slightly defused

rear springs showing corrosion

surface corrosion showing in door sills

surface corrosion showing in front sub-frame o/s

tailgate struts weak

tow bar fitted

unable to check all engine mounts

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes perrished

front lower arms bushes worn/perrished

front to rear brake pipes rusty

gear box oil leaking

rear brake pipes rusty

rear springs rusty

rear subframe bushes poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 866,703 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 86,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,455 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,447 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 75,441 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,393 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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N729 JWS is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N729 JWS, 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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N729 JWS is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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