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M540 TEV

1994 Fiat Tempra

Silver Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 TEV
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 157,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 156,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ignition lock is jamming sometimes

under vehicle there is the following corrosion >front inner sill area/drivers floor pan /n/side passenger floor pan area and sill/ n/s and o/s rear chassis and sill areas

w/screen has multi chips

Fail 21 Apr 2010 156,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ignition lock is jamming sometimes

under vehicle there is the following corrosion >front inner sill area/drivers floor pan /n/side passenger floor pan area and sill/ n/s and o/s rear chassis and sill areas

w/screen has multi chips

Pass 1 May 2009 155,458 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 155,458 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,255 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 15,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 150,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 145,433 miles

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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M540 TEV is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Silver with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M540 TEV, 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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What year was M540 TEV registered?

M540 TEV is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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