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K497 KCA

1992 Fiat Tempra

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

41,297 mi
Last recorded41,297 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Fiat Tempra76,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 KCA
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2008 41,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Centre exhaust hanger worn

Electric windows and sunroof faulty

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,656 miles

Coolant leak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 33,656 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,906 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 22,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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K497 KCA is a 1992 Fiat Tempra in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K497 KCA, 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 K497 KCA registered?

K497 KCA is a 1992 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 6 November 1992.

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