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L753 SGN

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,851 mi
Last recorded96,851 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL753 SGN
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 96,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross memebr corroded.

front subframe corroded.

offside rear outer sill corroded at rear.

power steering rack damp.

rear cross member corroded.

rear of offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

windscreen washers poor.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 96,851 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross memebr corroded.

front subframe corroded.

offside rear outer sill corroded at rear.

power steering rack damp.

rear cross member corroded.

rear of offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

windscreen washers poor.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,758 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both fuel tank mounting straps starting to corrode

both inner sills starting to corrode

light scoring to windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2007 93,526 miles

as test no 454514117284

Fail 2 Aug 2007 93,526 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

floor corroded at front subframe.

front subframe corroded.

fuel tank retaining straps corroded.

light scratching to swept area of windscreen.

nearside front brake hose ferrulle corroded.

nearside stop light dull compared to offside.

offside front anti roll bar link retaining washer corroded.

offside outer sill at rear corroded.

offside rear inner sill corroded.

rear subframe front mounting bushes perished.

steel brake pipe from rear of front to rear to brake regulator corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 90,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both fuel tank retaining straps corroded.

both inner sills corroded.

front subframe corroded.

light scoring to windscreen.

nearside rear inner wing corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2005 88,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light scoring on windscreen

nearside front tyre raised tread worn low

offside wiper rubber split

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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L753 SGN is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L753 SGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L753 SGN registered?

L753 SGN is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 August 1993.

Is L753 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L753 SGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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