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L932 ARU

1993 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,061 mi
Last recorded129,061 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL932 ARU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2010 129,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front wiper split

exhaust rubbers badly cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 112,717 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 112,717 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 103,197 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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L932 ARU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L932 ARU, 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 L932 ARU registered?

L932 ARU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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