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L785 DKK

1994 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,079 mi
Last recorded20,079 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL785 DKK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,079 miles

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

rear coil springs corrosion

slight damage nearside lower door sill

under vehicle corrosion various componets

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,205 miles

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

nearside front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front tyre slight outer side wall damage

rear coil springs slight corrosion

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2014 19,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front tyre slight outer side wall damage

rear coil springs slight corrosion

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2013 18,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear coil springs corroding

slight corrosion to booth front coil springs

slight damage to offside front wiper

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,435 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

slight corrosion to booth front coil springs

slight damage to offside front wiper

Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,609 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside lower door sill slight damage

offside rear wheel drum appears slightly damp

rear brake balance

rear brake check recommended

rear coil springs slight corrosion

windscreen marked

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,879 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

rear brake balances

Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,691 miles

both front brakes have slight judder

near side lower door sill slight damage

offside rear tyre craking on side walls

various corroded suspension compoments under the vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2010 15,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brakes have slight judder

near side lower door sill slight damage

offside rear tyre craking on side walls

various corroded suspension compoments under the vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,191 miles

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

front screen slight scored

Fail 10 Dec 2008 15,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front screen slight scored

Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,906 miles

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Fail 6 Dec 2007 13,906 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,755 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 13,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L785 DKK is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L785 DKK, 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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L785 DKK is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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