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M265 FTL

1995 Fiat Tempra

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,268 mi
Last recorded184,268 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 FTL
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2010 184,268 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,902 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 109,892 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,278 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 103,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,923 miles

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

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

offside inner wheel arch panelling corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,821 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 85,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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M265 FTL is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M265 FTL, 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 M265 FTL registered?

M265 FTL is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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