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L24 LWY

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,432 mi
Last recorded51,432 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 LWY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 48,874 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,741 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

emission reading close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,183 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 46,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,975 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,975 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,010 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2007 43,999 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 42,136 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 42,136 miles

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

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

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

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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L24 LWY is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L24 LWY, 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 L24 LWY registered?

L24 LWY is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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