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M642 BHY

1995 Fiat Tempra

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 143,225 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

bonnet stay missing

noise from nearside rear brake

offside front doorcheck not connected

offside mirror damaged

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Nov 2006 127,027 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 127,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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M642 BHY is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M642 BHY, 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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M642 BHY is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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