Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,494 vehicles, the 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie has a first-time MOT pass rate of 59.5%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Tipo S Ie (1995)

2,494 real MOT outcomes analysed • 59.5% first-time pass rate

1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie

CarHunch analysed 2,494 real MOT records for the 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 1995 Fiat Tipo S IE has a first-time pass rate of just 5.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, making it a genuinely difficult car to keep roadworthy at this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare (only 1.8% of vehicles ever recorded one), so while these cars fail MOT frequently, they're not failing for safety-critical reasons.

At 83,490 miles on average, these Tipos have covered a reasonable distance for their 29 years, and the low failure count (0.16 per vehicle) suggests that when they do come in, it's typically minor issues rather than systemic problems. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on rust, electrics, and brake condition, since the advisory rate of 0.3 per test hints at age-related wear rather than catastrophic faults.

The 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie has a below-average first-time pass rate (59.5% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

59.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

1.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

82k

Middle half: 66k–99k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

These stats describe 2,494 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Based on MOT data from 2,494 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	2,493	59.5%	0.16

Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,920 Fiat Tipo S Ie vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 28.5%

3,116

Blue 28.3%

3,093

White 15.6%

1,702

Black 10.7%

1,168

Green 8%

875

Silver 6%

653

Grey 2.5%

268

Purple 0.2%

Brown 0.2%

Maroon 0%

Bronze 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

81,869

typical

65,592

low mileage

98,809

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ie vehicles fall between 65,592 and 98,809 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,592 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 65,592–98,809 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Fiat Tipo S Ies sit.

⚠ Over 133,392 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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