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L973 RNJ

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,891 mi
Last recorded118,891 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 RNJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2007 118,891 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all front lower suspension bushes perrished and have slight play

both hand brake levers off stops

front brake discs poor condition and pads appear low

near side front brake pipe to flexi very corroded (borderline pass)

off side front brake pipe very corroded

off side rear wheel binding

rear road springs very corroded

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,865 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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L973 RNJ is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L973 RNJ registered?

L973 RNJ is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L973 RNJ safe to buy?

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