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L173 VOU

1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,406 mi
Last recorded133,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie80,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 133,406 miles

n/s rear sill beginning to corrode -- o/s rear jacking point corroded -- wear to front brake discs

Fail 2 Jun 2009 133,173 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear sill beginning to corrode -- o/s rear jacking point corroded -- wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2008 127,055 miles

front flexible brake pipes perrished rear sub frame mount corroded raer tyres worn on edges near limit

Pass 19 Jun 2007 123,419 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 123,419 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to underside brake pipes corroded and flexibles perrished rear sub frame bushes worn knocking on front no play found

Pass 17 Aug 2006 119,100 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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L173 VOU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 80,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Tipo S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L173 VOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L173 VOU registered?

L173 VOU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L173 VOU safe to buy?

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