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L954 RNJ

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,709 mi
Last recorded110,709 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL954 RNJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 110,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported In engine compartment (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack arm (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes low at end of test

Fail 24 Jul 2018 110,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body rust

Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s track rod end slight play front inner wheel arches corroded ,both sills to floors corroded , all brake pipes greased and corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side all round (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

battery light on

gearbox oil leak

general under body corrosion

heavy engine oil leak

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

general under body corrosion

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery warning light illuminated

both front tyres wearing on inner and oute edges

both fropnt sills have corrosion holes, not within 30cm of a prescribed area

exhaust has minor exhaust leak at flexible section

Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,900 miles

battery warning light illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and oute edges

both fropnt sills have corrosion holes, not within 30cm of a prescribed area

exhaust has minor exhaust leak at flexible section

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,721 miles

battery light on

exhuast corroded

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

all brake pipes have been coated

battery light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,696 miles

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

advise both rear tyres perishing & cracking

advise corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 72,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,781 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 69,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 62,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 60,219 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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L954 RNJ is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L954 RNJ, 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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L954 RNJ is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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