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L852 ULT

1993 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,934 mi
Last recorded154,934 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 ULT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 154,934 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 154,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 145,519 miles

N/S/F Lower ball joint gaiter split

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 145,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust front pipe rusty and slightly blowing

N/S/F Lower ball joint gaiter split

N/S/F Lower suspension arm front mounting bush slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2008 138,992 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 138,992 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 131,774 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 131,763 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Note o/s front fog light working & tank strap brocken

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 121,853 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 121,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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L852 ULT is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L852 ULT, 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 L852 ULT registered?

L852 ULT is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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