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L161 OML

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,523 mi
Last recorded94,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 OML
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,523 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 94,523 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,217 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 94,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 92,029 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 92,029 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 87,311 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 87,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L161 OML is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L161 OML, 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 L161 OML registered?

L161 OML is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 13 August 1993.

Is L161 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 OML 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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