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L291 FND

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,547 mi
Last recorded41,547 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL291 FND
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 41,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belts perished

tread slightly distorting on front tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2018 41,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tread slightly distorting on front tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,922 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 31,922 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,503 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Nov 2011 30,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,136 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,800 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,200 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 27,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,964 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 24,759 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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L291 FND is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L291 FND, 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 L291 FND registered?

L291 FND is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L291 FND safe to buy?

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