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L558 WTC

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,283 mi
Last recorded89,283 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 WTC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 89,283 miles

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,219 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe front to rear corroding

corroding under nearside rear wheel arch near set belt fixing point

ferrules corroding on both rear brake hoses

outer floor edges corroding

surface corrosion on steering and suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2008 81,175 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe front to rear corroding

corroding under nearside rear wheel arch near set belt fixing point

ferrules corroding on both rear brake hoses

outer floor edges corroding

surface corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2007 75,284 miles

3 rfr's issued at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2007 75,284 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r wheel damaged

rear ferules rusty

rear jacking points rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,560 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 68,560 miles

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

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

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

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

rear springs rusty

Pass 6 May 2005 54,003 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 5 May 2005 53,986 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front metal brake pipes rusty

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

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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L558 WTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L558 WTC, 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 L558 WTC registered?

L558 WTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L558 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L558 WTC shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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