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L140 TMW

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,197 mi
Last recorded110,197 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 TMW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 110,197 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 110,197 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 18 May 2011 107,292 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 21 May 2010 103,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 21 May 2010 103,698 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 22 May 2009 100,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r brake performance slightly low

Pass 22 May 2008 97,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 94,450 miles

rear number plate fading slightly

Pass 19 May 2006 91,151 miles

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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L140 TMW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L140 TMW, 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 L140 TMW registered?

L140 TMW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L140 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L140 TMW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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