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L981 GBW

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,672 mi
Last recorded73,672 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 GBW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2006 73,672 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 73,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 70,629 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 70,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak from rad area

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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L981 GBW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L981 GBW, 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 L981 GBW registered?

L981 GBW is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 August 1993.

Is L981 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L981 GBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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