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M140 DNJ

1995 Fiat Tipo

Purple Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

227,560 mi
Last recorded227,560 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 DNJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2007 227,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to offside front indicater

nearside handbrake cable fouling exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2006 200,615 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 200,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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M140 DNJ is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Purple with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M140 DNJ, 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 M140 DNJ registered?

M140 DNJ is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M140 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M140 DNJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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