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L717 PKV

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 PKV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 96,150 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 96,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 88,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 85,920 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 85,918 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 83,799 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 83,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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L717 PKV is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L717 PKV, 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 L717 PKV registered?

L717 PKV is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 August 1993.

Is L717 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L717 PKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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