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M161 DFB

1995 Fiat Tempra

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 95,146 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 95,146 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on tread

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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M161 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 86,412 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 M161 DFB, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M161 DFB registered?

M161 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 4 April 1995.

Is M161 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 DFB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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