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L969 SDY

1993 Fiat Tipo

Silver Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,616 mi
Last recorded131,616 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 SDY
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 131,616 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion at nearside front,and offside front difficult to access its extent due to rivited plates covering it.Also has underseal applied.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyre's cracked.

Wipers not parked correctly'but view to front satisfactory.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 128,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 128,939 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/front floor to sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 126,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 122,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 116,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 110,259 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 103,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,533 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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L969 SDY is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L969 SDY, 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 L969 SDY registered?

L969 SDY is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L969 SDY safe to buy?

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