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L578 VNH

1994 Fiat Tempra

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 VNH
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 106,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disks worn

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 99,354 miles

Battery very weak.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 May 2010 99,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery very weak.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2009 92,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 86,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 80,630 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 80,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 76,564 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 76,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 73,963 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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L578 VNH is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L578 VNH, 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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L578 VNH is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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