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L285 KUJ

1994 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,999 mi
Last recorded122,999 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 KUJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 122,999 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 122,329 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 122,329 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 121,596 miles

front number plate cracked.

handbrake lever travel high.

offside steering rack worn.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front floor area showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside front indicator secured using tape.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 121,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 120,521 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 120,521 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 119,671 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 119,644 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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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L285 KUJ is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,697cc diesel 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 L285 KUJ, 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 L285 KUJ registered?

L285 KUJ is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L285 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L285 KUJ 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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