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M158 BHT

1994 Fiat Tempra

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,871 mi
Last recorded113,871 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 113,871 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded/weak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 113,871 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded/weak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 111,115 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2008 111,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,422 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 103,738 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 103,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ALTERNATOR LIGHT STAYS ON

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M158 BHT is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M158 BHT, 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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M158 BHT is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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