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R3 LFA

2016 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,157 mi
Last recorded73,157 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Tipo43,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 LFA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 73,157 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 63,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 58,202 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 51,718 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 45,888 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 38,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 33,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,672 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2019 33,667 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

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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R3 LFA is a 2016 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 43,512 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 R3 LFA, 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 10 years old, this Fiat Tipo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R3 LFA registered?

R3 LFA is a 2016 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is R3 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 LFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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