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M308 LBA

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

137,856 mi
Last recorded137,856 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 LBA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2007 137,856 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

brake warning light and the battery warning light is on

front no plate is worn

nsr flexi brake hose ferrule is corroded

travel in handbrake

windscreen is marked

Pass 24 Feb 2006 132,169 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 132,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

various steel brakepipes corroding

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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M308 LBA is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M308 LBA, 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 M308 LBA registered?

M308 LBA is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M308 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M308 LBA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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