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L356 BKL

1993 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 BKL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2007 100,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bushes and flexi brake pipes cracked

charge and oil lights on!

oil leaks!

rear belts and hand brake lever damaged

rear panel and rear arches corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,254 miles

charge light?

ns wiper too long, os wiper warn

oil leaks

rear flexi unions

Fail 17 Feb 2006 99,250 miles

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

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

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

flexi brake pipe unions and osf brake pipe corroded

hand brake travel

iol light flickers/charge light on

ns wiper too long

oil leaks

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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L356 BKL is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L356 BKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L356 BKL registered?

L356 BKL is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 20 September 1993.

Is L356 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 BKL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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