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L538 TBK

1994 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

103,739 mi
Last recorded103,739 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2005
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 TBK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2005 103,739 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper not clearing screen

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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L538 TBK is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L538 TBK, 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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How do I check the history of L538 TBK?

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What year was L538 TBK registered?

L538 TBK is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L538 TBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 TBK shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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