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L885 SFB

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension bushes perished

vehicle under side coated/ sealed

Fail 23 Jul 2024 123,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm off suspension pick up point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak around engine area

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes perished

vehicle under side coated/ sealed

Fail 22 Jul 2024 123,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm off suspension pick up point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak around engine area

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes perished

vehicle under side coated/ sealed

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front top strut bearing noisy in operation

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front top strut bearing noisy in operation

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Various brake pipes undercoated

Fail 13 Jun 2018 119,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front top strut bearing noisy in operation

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front top strut bearing noisy in operation

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Various brake pipes undercoated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,369 miles

suspect oil leak ( engine or gearbox ) signs of oil on sump underside.

underseal recently apllied along underside sill

Pass 31 Aug 2009 77,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,388 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 68,384 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 68,362 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 57,711 miles

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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L885 SFB is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L885 SFB, 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 L885 SFB registered?

L885 SFB is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L885 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L885 SFB shows 21 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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