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L627 VLD

1993 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

12,815 mi
Last recorded12,815 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 VLD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 12,815 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 12,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 12,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 12,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 12,535 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 12,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 12,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 12,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 12,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2016 11,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,100 miles

engine/gearbox area minor oil leak

washer jets poor aim

Pass 28 May 2014 10,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 10,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 10,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 8,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 May 2010 8,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 8,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 7,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 7,853 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 7,836 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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L627 VLD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L627 VLD, 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 L627 VLD registered?

L627 VLD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L627 VLD safe to buy?

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