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L548 ERX

1994 Fiat Tempra

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,274 mi
Last recorded27,274 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 ERX
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 24,880 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,846 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroding at flexy hose

Fail 1 Oct 2010 21,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear brake pipe corroding at flexy hose

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,269 miles

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing & slight grease leak on n/s

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - n/s possibly close to cords & close to minimum legal requirements

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge - possibly close to cords

oil leaks on engine/transmission

Fail 24 Sep 2009 15,203 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both driveshafts outer c.v boots cracking/perishing & slight grease leak on n/s

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - n/s possibly close to cords & close to minimum legal requirements

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edge - possibly close to cords

oil leaks on engine/transmission

Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,566 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside front flexy brake hose starting to perish

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

offside rear brake pipe at flexy hose corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2008 8,566 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel high

nearside front flexy brake hose starting to perish

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

offside rear brake pipe at flexy hose corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2007 1,288 miles

play in wiper arms/linkage

n/s/f flexible brake hose cracking/perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 119,537 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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L548 ERX is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L548 ERX, 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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L548 ERX is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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