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L789 GUD

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 GUD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 85,275 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,637 miles

Nearside front metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 72,637 miles

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,453 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 66,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,906 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 50,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 46,619 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 46,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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L789 GUD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L789 GUD, 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 L789 GUD registered?

L789 GUD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 11 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L789 GUD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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