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L971 UWS

1994 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,492 mi
Last recorded66,492 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 UWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,492 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 66,447 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 62,163 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 62,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,006 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 58,006 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S front to rear brake pipe corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,998 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,351 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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L971 UWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L971 UWS, 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 L971 UWS registered?

L971 UWS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L971 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L971 UWS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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