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N212 DRF

1995 Fiat Tempra

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,310 mi
Last recorded105,310 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 DRF
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 105,310 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 105,310 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 100,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 100,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 95,809 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 95,809 miles

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

windscreen scratches due to worn wiper blade

Pass 24 Jan 2006 91,762 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 91,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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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N212 DRF is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N212 DRF, 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 N212 DRF registered?

N212 DRF is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is N212 DRF safe to buy?

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