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L348 SNJ

1993 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 SNJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,958 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall perished

small blow from flexible joint on front pipe

Fail 24 Aug 2009 92,953 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall perished

small blow from flexible joint on front pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,097 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Fail 6 Jun 2008 90,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,510 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 88,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,648 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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L348 SNJ is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L348 SNJ, 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 L348 SNJ registered?

L348 SNJ is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L348 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L348 SNJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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