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L304 VLY

1994 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

107,645 mi
Last recorded107,645 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 107,645 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 102,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 102,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2006 102,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L304 VLY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L304 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 L304 VLY registered?

L304 VLY is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L304 VLY safe to buy?

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