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485BFM78

1997 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration485BFM78
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,489 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s body damage

o/s/f window broken

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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485BFM78 is a 1997 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 485BFM78, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 485BFM78 registered?

485BFM78 is a 1997 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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