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J774 KHY

1997 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,761 mi
Last recorded181,761 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ774 KHY
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 181,761 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 181,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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J774 KHY is a 1997 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J774 KHY, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J774 KHY registered?

J774 KHY is a 1997 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J774 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J774 KHY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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