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N79 TRP

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,115 mi
Last recorded69,115 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 TRP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,115 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 69,115 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,106 miles

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

various areas of corrosion but very serviceable

Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,105 miles

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

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

various areas of corrosion but very serviceable

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,030 miles

floor pans showing signs of corrosion but serviceable

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,662 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 49,662 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,246 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 45,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,690 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,690 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,207 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 31,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,727 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 29,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,973 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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N79 TRP is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N79 TRP, 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 N79 TRP registered?

N79 TRP is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N79 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 TRP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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