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N249 EFC

1995 Fiat Tempra

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,551 mi
Last recorded123,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 EFC
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 123,551 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 123,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 120,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 114,694 miles

o/s c v boot split

Fail 20 Dec 2007 114,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 86,212 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 86,207 miles

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

bad engine oil leaks

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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N249 EFC is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N249 EFC, 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 N249 EFC registered?

N249 EFC is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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