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L862 VTC

1994 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 98,797 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 98,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 96,987 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 96,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L862 VTC is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L862 VTC, 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 L862 VTC registered?

L862 VTC is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L862 VTC safe to buy?

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