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J157 LCX

1992 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

72,749 mi
Last recorded72,749 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tempra76,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 LCX
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2007 72,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2006 60,566 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hand brake getting high

one tank strap broken

Fail 20 Mar 2006 60,566 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hand brake getting high

one tank strap broken

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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J157 LCX is a 1992 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 76,622 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 Tempra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J157 LCX, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J157 LCX registered?

J157 LCX is a 1992 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J157 LCX safe to buy?

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