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L135 VSD

1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,979 mi
Last recorded55,979 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie84,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 VSD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,979 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 55,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,851 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 51,859 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 50,337 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 50,337 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo S Ie?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 565 vehicles.

58.2%
Pass Rate
4,765
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 406
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 196
brake recording little or no effort 174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 144
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L135 VSD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.6% with a typical mileage of 84,748 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 S Ie fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 406 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L135 VSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo S Ie typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Fiat Tipo S Ie is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L135 VSD registered?

L135 VSD is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L135 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L135 VSD shows 6 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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