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M253 LNC

1994 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,617 mi
Last recorded66,617 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 LNC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,617 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall.

Oil leak on engine.

Oil leak on gearbox.

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

Surface rust on floor panel.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 66,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall.

Oil leak on engine.

Oil leak on gearbox.

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

Surface rust on floor panel.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 64,215 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake inbalance 24%, close to limit of 25%.

Nearside front and rear tyre poor condition.

Offside front wiper blade poor condition.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,405 miles

pervious advises on vt32 test number 924318746293 still apply.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 62,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear brakes checked.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on gearbox.

Rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 5 Jun 2006 62,367 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2005 61,479 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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M253 LNC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M253 LNC, 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 M253 LNC registered?

M253 LNC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 November 1994.

Is M253 LNC safe to buy?

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