MOT Status
Mileage
97,243 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
exhaust join leaKS.
extensive parking brake lever travel.
front screen washers require adjustment/unblocking.
near side front tyre is worn to the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm and is bald at the edge.
near side rear tyre is bald at the edge.
off and near side front tyres are perished.
off side front flexi brake hose perished.
off side front metal brake pipe corrosion.
off side rear floor pan corroded and holed.
oil leak
play at steering rack.
surface scratches front screen.
various exhaust rubber mounts perished.
How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?
Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L978 DTG is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 L978 DTG, 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 L978 DTG registered?
L978 DTG is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 November 1993.
Is L978 DTG safe to buy?
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