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L56 VLB

1994 Fiat Tipo

Green Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,183 mi
Last recorded182,183 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 VLB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 182,183 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 186,161 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 181,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 180,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 180,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 177,209 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 174,962 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 174,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 172,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side stearing rack inner end slight movement

Pass 1 Mar 2016 169,077 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 169,077 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 165,508 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 162,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front cv boot pin hole

Pass 16 Jan 2013 157,713 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 151,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 151,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 143,769 miles

Oil leak

slight blue smoke comes from tail pipe

Pass 18 Jan 2010 134,741 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 134,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 123,301 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 123,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 113,295 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 113,291 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 105,058 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 104,948 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 93,949 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L56 VLB is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 L56 VLB, 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 L56 VLB registered?

L56 VLB is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 January 1994.

Is L56 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L56 VLB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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