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L942 WTC

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,512 mi
Last recorded118,512 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 WTC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 118,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 118,512 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 112,941 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 112,929 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 108,358 miles

BONNET RELEASE MECHANISM FAULTY BUT BONNET SECURE

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

FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 108,317 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BONNET RELEASE MECHANISM FAULTY BUT BONNET SECURE

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

FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 105,607 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 104,477 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 104,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 100,476 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 100,476 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L942 WTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L942 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 L942 WTC registered?

L942 WTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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