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L139 BOD

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,903 mi
Last recorded115,903 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL139 BOD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 115,903 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 115,902 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 112,194 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 112,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 106,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 102,402 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 102,401 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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L139 BOD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 85,314 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 L139 BOD, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L139 BOD registered?

L139 BOD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L139 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L139 BOD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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