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L176 MVS

1994 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,796 mi
Last recorded55,796 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL176 MVS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,886 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,104 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 34,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery light on

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,635 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 33,635 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perrishing in outer side walls

Pass 13 Jul 2005 32,928 miles

offside + nearside front tyre treads worn on edges †offside front tyre sidewall small cut

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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L176 MVS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L176 MVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L176 MVS registered?

L176 MVS is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 July 1994.

Is L176 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L176 MVS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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