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L242 CPD

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 CPD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 99,172 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,567 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 97,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 96,131 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 96,131 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,878 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 94,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 93,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,479 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 88,928 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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L242 CPD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White 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 L242 CPD, 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 L242 CPD registered?

L242 CPD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L242 CPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 CPD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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