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L348 VTC

1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,903 mi
Last recorded111,903 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie80,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 111,903 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet latch mech in poor condition

slight corrosion to suspension componants

stonechip to o/s headlight

Fail 29 Oct 2008 111,903 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet latch mech in poor condition

slight corrosion to suspension componants

stonechip to o/s headlight

Pass 16 Oct 2007 101,853 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

both front outer CV gaitors perished

both rear suspension springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

movement in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

offside front headlight cracked

offside rear tyre JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes pin holes filled with exhaust paste

some corrosion on off/side front to rear brake pipe

Fail 10 Oct 2006 91,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

some corrosion on off/side front brake pipe

Pass 10 Oct 2005 77,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside wiper blade poor condition

windscreen damaged to limit

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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L348 VTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 80,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Tipo S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L348 VTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L348 VTC registered?

L348 VTC is a 1994 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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