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L272 HLS

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,067 mi
Last recorded63,067 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 HLS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,710 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 59,710 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 58,036 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 58,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,698 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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L272 HLS is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L272 HLS, 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 L272 HLS registered?

L272 HLS is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L272 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L272 HLS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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