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L390 VHR

1993 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,960 mi
Last recorded35,960 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 VHR
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 35,960 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 35,959 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 35,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,950 miles

Reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Jun 2020 35,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,827 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,187 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,345 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,517 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall is starting to deteriorate

oil leak

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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L390 VHR is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L390 VHR, 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 L390 VHR registered?

L390 VHR is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L390 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L390 VHR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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