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L531 XCU

1993 Fiat Tempra

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,144 mi
Last recorded5,144 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 XCU
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,144 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 5,144 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 120,684 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 120,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

handbrake cable chafing on exhaust. o/s/r mudguard fouling wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2006 111,854 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 111,854 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L531 XCU is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L531 XCU, 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 L531 XCU registered?

L531 XCU is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L531 XCU safe to buy?

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