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H478 GBY

1991 Fiat Tempra

Grey Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tempra76,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 GBY
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 96,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,145 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 93,593 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 93,593 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 91,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 87,437 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,437 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,581 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,842 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,947 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,272 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Feb 2008 65,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H478 GBY is a 1991 Fiat Tempra in Grey with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 76,078 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 H478 GBY, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H478 GBY registered?

H478 GBY is a 1991 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 7 March 1991.

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