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L276 VFL

1996 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 VFL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 97,971 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 97,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

idling fast== o/s/r light lense cracked== all tyres low on pressure== front a.r.b drop links perished== front discs slight corroded== engine covered in oil

Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,554 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 93,553 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK MOUNT PERISHED== REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTS PERISHED

WIPERS POOR== OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED== ENGINE HAS BAD OIL LEAK== BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINKS PERISHED== SLIGHT PERISHING TO BOTH OUTER CV BOOT

Fail 20 Dec 2005 93,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OSR LENS CRACKED==VACUM PUMP LEAKING OIL BADLY==REAR SUB FRAME MOUNTS PERISHING==NSF CV BOOT PERISHING==NSF FLEXI PERISHING==

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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L276 VFL is a 1996 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L276 VFL, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L276 VFL registered?

L276 VFL is a 1996 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is L276 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L276 VFL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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