Fiat Tipo (1993)
1993 Fiat Tipo
CarHunch analysed 2,075 real MOT records for the 1993 Fiat Tipo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 1993 Fiat Tipo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (86%) | 1,777 | 61.4% | 1.38 |
| Diesel (14%) | 298 | 55.9% | 1.41 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Fiat Tipo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Fiat Tipo vehicles fall between 69,487 and 104,012 miles.
1993 Fiat Tipo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (24% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Fiat Tipo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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23%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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20.8%
Oil leak
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16.6%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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14.4%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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13.9%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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11.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11%
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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