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J429 BYD

1991 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,525 mi
Last recorded21,525 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tempra76,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 BYD
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,756cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,525 miles

nearside front tyre very near limit.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 21,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre very near limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,607 miles

brake effort at 54%, new brake discs and pads fitted effort will improve with mileage.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,683 miles

front brake discs wearing.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 12,683 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,415 miles

same as first tested.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 6,415 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside front tyre low on edges.

slight leak at front pipe joint.

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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J429 BYD is a 1991 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J429 BYD, 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 J429 BYD registered?

J429 BYD is a 1991 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J429 BYD safe to buy?

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