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L291 VTC

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,446 mi
Last recorded43,446 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

n/s/f brake caliper slides slightly worn

Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,400 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

knocking from front suspension? further investigation required

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,400 miles

Battery insecure

knocking from front suspension? further investigation required

Pass 31 Jan 2009 41,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades worn advise replacment

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,109 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 40,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,959 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 38,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 37,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L291 VTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L291 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 L291 VTC registered?

L291 VTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L291 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L291 VTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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