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L230 APL

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,000 mi
Last recorded39,000 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 APL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 39,000 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 38,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,997 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,750 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 37,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,913 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,681 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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L230 APL is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L230 APL, 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 L230 APL registered?

L230 APL is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L230 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L230 APL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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