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L422 VDU

1994 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 VDU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2009 121,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 128,029 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 128,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2007 123,572 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2006 119,215 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 119,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2005 110,432 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 110,432 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L422 VDU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L422 VDU, 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 L422 VDU registered?

L422 VDU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L422 VDU safe to buy?

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