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M515 VRE

1994 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,144 mi
Last recorded24,144 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 VRE
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,144 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 24,144 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

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

floor corroded/ sill corroded/ tyre bulge rear/ disc worn /pad low/

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,445 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 15,445 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

bump stop loose

windsceen cracked/ wiper/ f-brake crorreded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 986 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 9,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 2,609 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2006 2,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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M515 VRE is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M515 VRE, 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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M515 VRE is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 16 December 1994.

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