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L959 XHP

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 XHP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 62,609 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,268 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 60,268 miles

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,684 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 59,684 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,209 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

NOTICED WHEN REPLACING WHEEL CYLINDER :REAR BRAKE SHOE LININGS ARE DE BONDING ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP

Fail 7 Jun 2010 59,209 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 29 May 2009 58,692 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,107 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

near side front anti roll bar drop link bush out of position

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2006 54,409 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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L959 XHP is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L959 XHP, 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 L959 XHP registered?

L959 XHP is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L959 XHP safe to buy?

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