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L286 DBA

1993 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,967 mi
Last recorded89,967 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2005
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL286 DBA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2005 89,967 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 89,867 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L286 DBA is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L286 DBA, 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.

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What year was L286 DBA registered?

L286 DBA is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L286 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L286 DBA shows 2 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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