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L435 EDP

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,439 mi
Last recorded146,439 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL435 EDP
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 146,439 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2026 146,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 146,089 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 146,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 143,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 143,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 141,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 141,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 140,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,675 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 139,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2011 137,519 miles

Front flexible brake hoses close to tyres with full lock applied.

Tyres close to inner arches with full lock applied.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 137,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front flexible brake hoses close to tyres with full lock applied.

Tyres close to inner arches with full lock applied.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 136,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor excessively corroded but just outside a prescribed area

offside rear, nearside rear and front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 23 Jan 2010 136,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor excessively corroded but just outside a prescribed area

offside rear, nearside rear and front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 30 Jan 2009 133,087 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise nail in offside rear tyre

advise oil leak

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 133,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise nail in nearside rear tyre

advise oil leak

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 131,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

advise centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriated

advise nail in nearside rear tyre

advise nearside and offside rear valance corroded

advise vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2008 131,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

advise centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriated

advise nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2006 131,205 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise front floor slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2006 131,203 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise front vehicle floor slighty corroded

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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L435 EDP is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L435 EDP, 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 L435 EDP registered?

L435 EDP is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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