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K579 OHY

1993 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,073 mi
Last recorded95,073 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 OHY
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2007 95,073 miles

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

chip in front sgreen inzone b

near side front brake pipe slightly corroded

off side rear metal brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2007 95,073 miles

chip in front sgreen inzone b

near side front brake pipe slightly corroded

off side rear metal brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2006 93,573 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 93,573 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K579 OHY is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 85,045 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 K579 OHY, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K579 OHY registered?

K579 OHY is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 19 May 1993.

Is K579 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K579 OHY shows 4 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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