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L488 REX

1993 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,458 mi
Last recorded87,458 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 REX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 87,458 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking to side walls

Fail 3 Dec 2008 87,448 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking to side walls

Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,231 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 82,931 miles

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

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

all four tyres have marks/scuffs on sidewalls/possible kerbing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 82,931 miles

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

all four tyres have marks/scuffs on sidewalls/possible kerbing

Fail 21 Nov 2005 80,493 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,493 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

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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L488 REX is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L488 REX, 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 L488 REX registered?

L488 REX is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L488 REX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 REX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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