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L518 SFB

1993 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 SFB
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 120,507 miles

adviseries as per original mot test

Pass 22 Jul 2006 110,381 miles

Adviseries as per original MOT test No523049286122

Fail 8 Jul 2006 109,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Advise alternator light does not go out all of the time

Advise corrosion offside and nearside floor to sill

Advise engine has a bad whine when running

Advise front brake flexable hoses starting to perish and crack

Advise offside front tyre on legal minimum of 1.6mm

Advise timing cover insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2005 101,889 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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L518 SFB is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L518 SFB, 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

How do I check the history of L518 SFB?

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What year was L518 SFB registered?

L518 SFB is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L518 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 SFB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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