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L334 ORC

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

220,745 mi
Last recorded220,745 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL334 ORC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 220,745 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front floor has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2010 220,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2009 212,975 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 212,960 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 206,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

nearside wiper smearing

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside wiper jumping

play in offside track rod inner bush/joint

rear chassis corroding by the axle mountings

Fail 18 Jun 2008 206,235 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

offside front brake pipe corroding

play in offside track rod inner bush/joint

rear chassis corroding by the axle mountings

Pass 14 Jun 2007 198,957 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 198,950 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 191,384 miles

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

slight corrosion brake pipes and brake hose unions

slight wear suspension bushes

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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L334 ORC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L334 ORC, 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 L334 ORC registered?

L334 ORC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 May 1994.

Is L334 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L334 ORC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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