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L178 THU

1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,824 mi
Last recorded111,824 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie84,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 THU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 111,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 111,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 107,373 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 107,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 102,807 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 102,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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L178 THU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie in Blue 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 L178 THU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L178 THU registered?

L178 THU is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L178 THU safe to buy?

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