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L213 TWV

1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,884 mi
Last recorded74,884 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie84,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 TWV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s wing mirror insecure.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 74,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s wing mirror insecure.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,528 miles

Both rear and o/s/f brake hoses perished.

n/s wing mirror insecure.

o/s/f tyre wall perished.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 72,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear and o/s/f brake hoses perished.

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

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

n/s wing mirror insecure.

o/s/f tyre wall perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 68,021 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 68,000 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 67,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 67,907 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded and leaking

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

front brake pads appear low

hubcaps on 3 wheels

major oil leaks in engine bay

offside door mirror glass has a temp glass in place

offside sunvisor securing clip broken

rear wiper blade perished

slight binding on offside rear wheel

slight damage to both front seatbelt webbings

Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,541 miles

Front brake hoses perishing/cracking.

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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L213 TWV is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L213 TWV, 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 L213 TWV registered?

L213 TWV is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 16 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L213 TWV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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