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L498 RLV

1994 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,738 mi
Last recorded153,738 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 RLV
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 153,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 153,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 146,132 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 140,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 133,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 121,640 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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L498 RLV is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 87,506 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 L498 RLV, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L498 RLV registered?

L498 RLV is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L498 RLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 RLV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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