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L988 DVU

1993 Fiat Tipo

Green Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,968 mi
Last recorded99,968 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 DVU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,968 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear panel behind bumper badly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 96,225 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,586 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,396 miles

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

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

offside and nearside floors to sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,106 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 82,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,377 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,314 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 73,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 71,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,356 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,271 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,271 miles

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

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

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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L988 DVU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Green with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L988 DVU, 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

How do I check the history of L988 DVU?

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What year was L988 DVU registered?

L988 DVU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L988 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 DVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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