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N491 KHW

1996 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,725 mi
Last recorded79,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 74,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 70,918 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2005 70,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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N491 KHW is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 82,050 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 N491 KHW, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N491 KHW registered?

N491 KHW is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N491 KHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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