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L805 XHS

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,155 mi
Last recorded70,155 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 XHS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 70,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 67,374 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 67,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2014 68,687 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 68,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 68,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion on o/s/r floor pan

front headlight bulbs slightly tinted

Pass 8 May 2013 67,811 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 67,811 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 67,123 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,534 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 62,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,819 miles

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

offside front floor slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,224 miles

slight corrosion on offside inner sill

Fail 28 Feb 2006 59,192 miles

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight corrosion on offside inner sill

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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L805 XHS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 L805 XHS, 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 L805 XHS registered?

L805 XHS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L805 XHS safe to buy?

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