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L783 WTC

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,948 mi
Last recorded55,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 WTC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r petrol tank strap missing..

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,435 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads worn low.

offside rear brake sticking on slightly.

some inbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,651 miles

front brake pads worn down low.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 52,651 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,357 miles

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

fuel tank strap broken

some cracking to sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2006 50,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank strap broken

some cracking to sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2005 48,353 miles

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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L783 WTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L783 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 L783 WTC registered?

L783 WTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L783 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L783 WTC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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