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L859 KET

1993 Fiat Tempra

Grey Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,477 mi
Last recorded6,477 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL859 KET
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 6,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake discs becoming corroded

offside floor section becoming corroded

oil leak

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 6,477 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake discs becoming corroded

offside floor section becoming corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 5,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 5,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 2,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s f bumper edge protruding

n/s front indicator lens cracked

o/s headlamp is blue type bulb fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 2,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s f bumper edge protruding

n/s front indicator lens cracked

o/s headlamp is blue type bulb fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 122,877 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 122,831 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 117,943 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 111,893 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 111,762 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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L859 KET is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Grey with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L859 KET, 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 L859 KET registered?

L859 KET is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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