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J785 SVT

1992 Fiat Tempra

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,690 mi
Last recorded71,690 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tempra76,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ785 SVT
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,690 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 71,690 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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J785 SVT is a 1992 Fiat Tempra in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J785 SVT, 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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How do I check the history of J785 SVT?

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What year was J785 SVT registered?

J785 SVT is a 1992 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J785 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J785 SVT 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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