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L478 HLS

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,157 mi
Last recorded62,157 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 HLS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,157 miles

advisory front no plate starting to discolour

advisory n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer walls starting to split

advisory n/s/f brake hose starting to split

advisory o/s/f and n/s/f antiroll bar link bushes breaking up

advisory o/s/f and n/s/f legs supporting front bumper crumbling away

Pass 30 Aug 2010 61,380 miles

advisory n/s/f brake flex starting to split

advisory n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to split

advisory o/s of windscreen scored

advisory o/s/f inertia seatbelt webbing slightly freyed

Fail 27 Aug 2010 61,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advisory n/s/f brake flex starting to split

advisory n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to split

advisory o/s of windscreen scored

advisory o/s/f inertia seatbelt webbing slightly freyed

Fail 20 Jul 2010 61,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch heavly worn

off side front tyre cracking on outter face

off side front wiper worn

off side rear tyre cracking on outter face

unable to fully inspect lower body, as coated in grease

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake Pedle switch insecure (working fully)

drivers door stricker insucure (loose)

vehicle chassis corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2009 60,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake Pedle switch insecure (working fully)

drivers door stricker insucure (loose)

vehicle chassis corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,184 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2007 58,177 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 58,170 miles

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

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

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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L478 HLS is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L478 HLS, 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 L478 HLS registered?

L478 HLS is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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