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M183 VSC

1995 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,357 mi
Last recorded105,357 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tipo80,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 VSC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 105,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner sills corroded around jacking points.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 97,042 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

inner sills corroded around jacking points

Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 88,488 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 97,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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M183 VSC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M183 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.

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What year was M183 VSC registered?

M183 VSC is a 1995 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M183 VSC safe to buy?

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