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L421 VHT

1994 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,261 mi
Last recorded76,261 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 VHT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,261 miles

exhaust system rusty

front number plate water damaged

o/s/f lower wing taped in place

o/s/r boot floor accident damaged

o/s/r tyre perrished

oil leaks

top of drivers door bent outwards

underbody rusty and weak in places

Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty

front number plate water damaged

o/s/f lower wing taped in place

o/s/r boot floor accident damaged

o/s/r tyre perrished

oil leaks

top of drivers door bent outwards

underbody rusty and weak in places

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 73,697 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,923 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 69,923 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 66,412 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 66,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L421 VHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L421 VHT, 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 L421 VHT registered?

L421 VHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 22 July 1994.

Is L421 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 VHT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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