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L357 WOU

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 WOU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 121,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 117,945 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 114,523 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 18 Nov 2008 114,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside door strap broken

Pass 23 Jan 2008 106,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 106,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 10 Jan 2007 97,692 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 97,690 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 89,407 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 89,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L357 WOU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L357 WOU, 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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L357 WOU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 16 July 1994.

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