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L609 ULO

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,590 mi
Last recorded104,590 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 ULO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 104,590 miles

O/s subframe and both sills corroded.

O/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Dec 2007 104,577 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/s subframe and both sills corroded.

O/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Mar 2007 104,546 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Clutch slave cylinder leeking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,552 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 101,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front indicator lens broken

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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L609 ULO is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L609 ULO, 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 L609 ULO registered?

L609 ULO is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L609 ULO safe to buy?

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