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L542 VAM

1993 Fiat Tipo

Yellow Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,119 mi
Last recorded119,119 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 VAM
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,119 miles

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.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 116,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,776 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 112,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 107,801 miles

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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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?

The MOT history for L542 VAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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