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K656 EYW

1993 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,263 mi
Last recorded38,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK656 EYW
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,263 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 38,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 90,778 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,674 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 26,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,307 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,054 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 22,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2006 18,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 18,564 miles

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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K656 EYW is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K656 EYW, 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.

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K656 EYW is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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