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L857 HBW

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 HBW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,395 miles

both front outer cvj boots becomming deteriorated

exhaust system becomming corroded

front brake discs starting to become worn

front coil springs becomming corroded

front inner brake pads starting to become low

front registration plate becomming cracked/damaged

front subframe is becomming corroded but not seriously weakened

n/s/f brake pipe becomming corroded

o/s front-rear brake pipe becomming corroded

o/s/f brake pipe becomming corroded

o/s/r brake hose ferrule becomming badly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe becomming corroded

o/s/r brake pipe becomming corroded

rear anti-roll bar becomming corroded but not seriously weakened

rear coil springs becomming badly corroded

rear registration plate becomming deteriorated

rear tyres becomming badly cracked and perished

various exhaust rubber mounts becomming cracked/perished

various major engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

both rear subframe bushes becomming very badly perished and corroded but has no excessive movement

windscreen has various serious damage (cracks and chips) outside the swept area

Fail 26 Nov 2007 83,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

both rear road spring/s are corroded

both rear tyre/s are perished

damage too windscreen just outside zone [a]

front sub/frame corroded

fuel tank straps are corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear no plate deterating

various rear brake pipes are becoming corroded

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,293 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

both rear road spring/s are corroded

both rear tyre/s are perished

damage too windscreen just outside zone [a]

front sub/frame corroded

fuel tank straps are corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear no plate deterating

various rear brake pipes are becoming corroded

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,742 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 75,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,192 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked and chipped ,outside of prescribed areas.

Fail 5 Jan 2006 68,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windsceen cracked and damaged outside specified areas

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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L857 HBW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc 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 L857 HBW, 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 L857 HBW registered?

L857 HBW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 13 November 1993.

Is L857 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 HBW 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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