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L396 FVM

1993 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,696 mi
Last recorded79,696 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 FVM
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,977 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 75,964 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,522 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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L396 FVM is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L396 FVM, 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 L396 FVM registered?

L396 FVM is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 17 December 1993.

Is L396 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L396 FVM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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