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L48 VOU

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,698 mi
Last recorded169,698 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 169,698 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints have slight lift

front exhaust very corroded

near side front floor holed

near side head lamp beam pattern fuzzy

near side rear tyre perrished

oil leaks

slight blows from some exhaust joints

under body very corroded will soon require attention

Pass 22 Apr 2009 166,986 miles

body corroded

bonnet release handle broken but still releases ok

bonnet stay broken

both number plate lamps dim

condensation near side head lamp

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate fuzzy

slight interference of rear lamps

washers and wipers poor

off side tank strap broken advise replacement

Fail 22 Apr 2009 166,986 miles

condensation near side head lamp

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate fuzzy

slight interference of rear lamps

washers and wipers poor

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corroded

bonnet release handle broken but still releases ok

bonnet stay broken

both number plate lamps dim

off side tank strap broken advise replacement

Pass 29 Apr 2008 164,599 miles

bonnet stay and release broken

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2008 164,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet stay and release broken

clutch slave cylinder leaking

engine oil leak

near side front brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

warning lamp on on dash

Pass 8 May 2007 161,586 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all suspension bushes perrished

both front flexi brake hose metal end ferrules corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

windscreen washers and wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2006 158,679 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 158,679 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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L48 VOU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L48 VOU, 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 L48 VOU registered?

L48 VOU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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