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M693 DFB

1995 Fiat Tempra

Silver Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,912 mi
Last recorded130,912 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 DFB
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 130,912 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 130,909 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 123,991 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 123,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

floor pan has surface rust

o/s front brake hose outer casing cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2008 115,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

slight damage to rear number plate.

slight lift in track rod ends.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 115,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

slight damage to rear number plate.

slight lift in track rod ends.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 111,694 miles

n/s/f indicator temporary repair, secure when tested

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans corroded

o/s/f flexi perished

Fail 16 Jan 2007 111,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f indicator temporary repair, secure when tested

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans corroded

o/s/f flexi perished

Pass 10 Feb 2006 111,072 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 111,072 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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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M693 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Silver with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M693 DFB, 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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M693 DFB is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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