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APP 242J

1994 Fiat Tempra

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,402 mi
Last recorded40,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 242J
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f ,n/s/f & o/s/r brake disc,s corrode

washers only just reaching windscreen

wiper blades worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,282 miles

front number plate slight damage but readable

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,589 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 39,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,022 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Tempra?

Based on 13,335 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 971
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 824
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 716
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 642
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APP 242J is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 87,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Tempra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APP 242J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tempra typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APP 242J registered?

APP 242J is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is APP 242J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 242J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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