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L370 TAE

1993 Fiat Tempra

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,955 mi
Last recorded8,955 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL370 TAE
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,955 miles

n/s/r under arch covered in silicone & underseal

o/s/r under arch covered in silicone & underseal

Fail 8 Oct 2012 8,955 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r under arch covered in silicone & underseal

o/s/r under arch covered in silicone & underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2011 7,676 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

rear inner arches slight corrosion

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Sep 2011 7,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

rear inner arches slight corrosion

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,077 miles

offside front antiroll bar linkage bushes slightly perished

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear springs slight corrosion

slight corrosion on rear inner arches

Fail 17 Jun 2010 7,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front antiroll bar linkage bushes slightly perished

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear springs slight corrosion

slight corrosion on rear inner arches

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 798 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 116,867 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 110,379 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 110,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Stonechip in windsreen

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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L370 TAE is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L370 TAE, 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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What year was L370 TAE registered?

L370 TAE is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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