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L281 VTC

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,063 mi
Last recorded100,063 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,516 miles

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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L281 VTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L281 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L281 VTC registered?

L281 VTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 7 July 1994.

Is L281 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 VTC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L281 VTC have outstanding finance?

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