Fiat Tipo Sx Ie (1995)
1995 Fiat Tipo Sx Ie
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 1995 Fiat Tipo Sx Ie. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Fiat Tipo SX IE is a reliability gamble: just 10.7% of examples pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the vast majority will need repairs or attention before they meet legal standards. Dangerous defects are mercifully rare at 1.8%, so serious safety issues aren't the norm, but expect these 29-year-old cars to be mechanically tired.
At roughly 98,000 miles on the clock, these Tipos have moderate mileage for their age, yet still arrive at MOT with an average of 0.29 failures and 0.5 advisories each—a sign that even light-use examples are struggling with age-related wear rather than abuse. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic and plan for remedial work before it will pass MOT.
What to check before buying a 1995 Fiat Tipo Sx Ie
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 108 | 10.8% | 0.3 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Fiat Tipo Sx Ie vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Fiat Tipo Sx Ie vehicles fall between 72,523 and 102,294 miles.
MOT History Averages
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