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L656 GBA

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,017 mi
Last recorded107,017 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 GBA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 107,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes have been coated in oil

Fail 18 Feb 2008 107,015 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes have been coated in oil

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 81,611 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 81,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L656 GBA is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L656 GBA, 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 L656 GBA registered?

L656 GBA is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L656 GBA safe to buy?

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