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L180 VOU

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,660 mi
Last recorded60,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL180 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2020 60,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,081 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,081 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty switch (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both side rear (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,415 miles

All Springs coroded

Exhaust has minor leak of gases

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Various oil leaks

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2013 45,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 40,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2012 40,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2011 36,099 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside windscreen wiper split but clearing ok

Fail 27 May 2011 36,085 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside windscreen wiper split but clearing ok

offside rear shocker has a very light mist of oil

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,305 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,884 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,285 miles

oil leak

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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L180 VOU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L180 VOU, 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 L180 VOU registered?

L180 VOU is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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