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L886 COH

1993 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 COH
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,400 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,233 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,001 miles

offside and nearside floor/sills corroded

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside and nearside floor/sills corroded

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,233 miles

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

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

general underbody and suspension components corrosion

offside and nearside front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,548 miles

general underbody and suspension components corrosion

offside front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,642 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r floor corroded and holed

oil leaks

poor connection n/s headlamp bulb

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,431 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bolt broken in exhaust flange

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 66,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bolt broken in exhaust flange

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,368 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 65,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,347 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r inner valance corroded/holed

Fail 21 Aug 2007 59,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r inner valance corroded/holed

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005

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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L886 COH is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L886 COH, 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 L886 COH registered?

L886 COH is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L886 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L886 COH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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