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L232 TLG

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL232 TLG
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 111,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s and o/s front bumper supports corroding

rear valence corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2009 111,020 miles

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jun 2008 109,789 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 109,780 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 105,553 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 105,543 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 105,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 103,432 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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L232 TLG is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 L232 TLG, 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 L232 TLG registered?

L232 TLG is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 14 May 1994.

Is L232 TLG safe to buy?

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