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N989 PPA

1995 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,138 mi
Last recorded55,138 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 PPA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,138 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,764 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,739 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,647 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 51,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,449 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,449 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 51,316 miles

Oil leak

hand brake travel

n/s/f lens broken

o/s/f wing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,316 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Oil leak

hand brake travel

n/s/f lens broken

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,298 miles

hand brake travel

o/s/f wing damaged

under body rust

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,177 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 49,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 49,130 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 49,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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N989 PPA is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N989 PPA, 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 N989 PPA registered?

N989 PPA is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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