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L986 YWD

1993 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

183,677 mi
Last recorded183,677 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 YWD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 183,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 183,676 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 174,947 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 174,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 174,929 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 168,348 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 168,342 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 163,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 163,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rubber exhaust mounts starting to perish

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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L986 YWD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L986 YWD, 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 L986 YWD registered?

L986 YWD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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