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L455 RFG

1993 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 RFG
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,579 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,579 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,696 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper split

slight corrosion on inner sills both sides

Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,696 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper split

slight corrosion on inner sills both sides

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,184 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 5 Jul 2010 56,184 miles

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,665 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear axle bushes perished

rear panel badly corroded

surface corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 6 Jul 2009 54,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear axle bushes perished

rear panel badly corroded

surface corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 3 Jul 2008 53,264 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewal perished

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewal perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007
Fail 26 Jul 2007 52,229 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2007 51,820 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2006 49,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake performance low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,782 miles

rear brake performance low

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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L455 RFG is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 L455 RFG, 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 L455 RFG registered?

L455 RFG is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L455 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L455 RFG shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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