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L329 VHT

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,549 mi
Last recorded133,549 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL329 VHT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 133,549 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 133,549 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

.. engine oil leak/engine oil level low

.. temp guage high reading on tick over

Pass 6 Oct 2008 123,887 miles

.. ignition switch faulty/difficult to turn key

.. offside rear brake slighty lower reading than nearside rear advise rear brake check

.. strong advise nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner/outer sections change soon

.. strong advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner section change soon

.. windscreen score marks present

Fail 4 Oct 2008 123,887 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

.. ignition switch faulty/difficult to turn key

.. offside rear brake slighty lower reading than nearside rear advise rear brake check

.. strong advise nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner/outer sections change soon

.. strong advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner section change soon

.. windscreen score marks present

Pass 24 Apr 2007 110,956 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 110,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

1/ †fog light switch intermittant †2/ignition switch faulty †3/offside rear brake slightly lower than nearside rear advise brake check

Pass 24 Apr 2006 102,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 102,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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L329 VHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L329 VHT, 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 L329 VHT registered?

L329 VHT is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 25 July 1994.

Is L329 VHT safe to buy?

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