MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/f bumper bracket corroded
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/f bumper bracket corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?
Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L231 ETG is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 84,804 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 L231 ETG, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L231 ETG registered?
L231 ETG is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 March 1994.
Is L231 ETG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L231 ETG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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