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M160 VSC

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,862 mi
Last recorded97,862 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 VSC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,862 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 97,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 9,488 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 94,868 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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

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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M160 VSC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M160 VSC, 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 M160 VSC registered?

M160 VSC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M160 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M160 VSC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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