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L820 VHW

1994 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2008 129,191 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both CV Boots Perished

Both Front Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Perished

E/Oil Leak

Man Light On

Oil Light On

Pass 3 Apr 2007 76,847 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 76,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 72,025 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 72,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear light cluster cracked

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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L820 VHW is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 L820 VHW, 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 L820 VHW registered?

L820 VHW is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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