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L776 DHG

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

174,916 mi
Last recorded174,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL776 DHG
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2010 174,916 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge just legel

underside of vehicle heavely corroded in places

Pass 4 Feb 2009 171,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

offside floor to sill,offside and nearside rear chassis and nearside floor corroded not holed

Fail 30 Jan 2009 171,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine has oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

offside floor to sill,offside and nearside rear chassis and nearside floor corroded not holed

Pass 15 Dec 2007 168,188 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front bumper insecure

offside front anti-roll bar link rubber slight perishing

offside front tyre wearing on edges slight damage to outter wall

Fail 10 Dec 2007 168,186 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front bumper insecure

offside front anti-roll bar link rubber slight perishing

offside front tyre wearing on edges slight damage to outter wall

Pass 20 Nov 2006 163,412 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 163,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bracket below radiator heavely corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges

offside rear tyre walls cracked

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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L776 DHG is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L776 DHG, 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 L776 DHG registered?

L776 DHG is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L776 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L776 DHG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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