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L288 VLY

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,603 mi
Last recorded103,603 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 103,603 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 103,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 92,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,640 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 76,330 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L288 VLY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red 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 L288 VLY, 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 L288 VLY registered?

L288 VLY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L288 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 VLY 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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