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L925 OMB

1993 Fiat Tipo

Maroon Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,516 mi
Last recorded141,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL925 OMB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2010 141,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Boot floor excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jan 2010 141,516 miles

Boot floor excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear inner wheel arch excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Feb 2009 135,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 135,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 124,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 114,519 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 114,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 108,217 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 108,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L925 OMB is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Maroon with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L925 OMB, 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 L925 OMB registered?

L925 OMB is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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