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L299 SWS

1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie

White Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,956 mi
Last recorded82,956 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie84,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 SWS
MakeFiat
ModelTipo S Ie
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,956 miles

tow bar bent.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tow bar bent.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,114 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 82,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 74,404 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 74,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2005 68,245 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 68,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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L299 SWS is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie in White with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L299 SWS, 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 L299 SWS registered?

L299 SWS is a 1993 Fiat Tipo S Ie, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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