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N159 DPX

1995 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 DPX
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 96,001 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded.pads wearing low.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 92,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,453 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 89,453 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 88,513 miles

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Fail 24 Jan 2007 88,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 85,161 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 85,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N159 DPX is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N159 DPX, 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 N159 DPX registered?

N159 DPX is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N159 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 DPX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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