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M257 FOU

1995 Fiat Tempra

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27,916 mi
Last recorded27,916 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 FOU
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2008 27,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,512 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 23,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,403 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 17,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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M257 FOU is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M257 FOU, 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 M257 FOU registered?

M257 FOU is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 27 June 1995.

Is M257 FOU safe to buy?

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