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L265 SWS

1993 Fiat Tempra

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,299 mi
Last recorded90,299 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 SWS
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 85,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L265 SWS is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L265 SWS, 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 L265 SWS registered?

L265 SWS is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L265 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L265 SWS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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