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L205 THU

1993 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,205 mi
Last recorded47,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 THU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,205 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside front bumper supports corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,191 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

needs wipers

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,060 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,031 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,560 miles

N/S front tyre has slight bulge. O.K at time of test.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 43,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S front tyre has slight bulge. O.K at time of test.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,589 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,494 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,278 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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L205 THU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L205 THU, 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 L205 THU registered?

L205 THU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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