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N943 HOU

1995 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,416 mi
Last recorded144,416 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 144,416 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 144,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 137,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

driver seat torn on base

rear seat belt nearside not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2009 137,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

rear seat belt nearside not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2008 129,456 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 129,456 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 121,589 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 121,520 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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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N943 HOU is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N943 HOU, 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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N943 HOU is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 18 September 1995.

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