MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Tempra?
Based on 13,335 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J188 REC is a 1992 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J188 REC, 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 J188 REC registered?
J188 REC is a 1992 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 19 May 1992.
Is J188 REC safe to buy?
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