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L209 VTL

1993 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

48,732 mi
Last recorded48,732 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 VTL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 48,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,504 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,663 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 43,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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L209 VTL is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L209 VTL, 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 L209 VTL registered?

L209 VTL is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 20 September 1993.

Is L209 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L209 VTL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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