MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,119 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front number plate damaged.
N/S/F Indicator lens damaged and slightly sharp.
N/S/R Light lens damaged.
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
n/s and o/s front floors corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?
Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L542 VAM is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Yellow with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 L542 VAM, 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 L542 VAM registered?
L542 VAM is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 November 1993.
Is L542 VAM safe to buy?
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