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N492 KHW

1996 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,319 mi
Last recorded54,319 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 54,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight body work damage to n/s/f door.

Pass 6 May 2010 52,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear light lens in poor condition

n\s\front tyre perishing

Fail 6 May 2010 52,769 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear light lens in poor condition

n\s\front tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2009 51,721 miles

both rear light units cracked has been taped up

damage on n/s/f door

engine oil leaks

Fail 7 May 2009 51,719 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both rear light units cracked has been taped up

damage on n/s/f door

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2008 50,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

battery light staying on

slight perishing detected at both sides front tyres

strong advise - advanced perishing detected at both sides rear tyres - not severe enough to expose cords

Pass 3 May 2007 50,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,599 miles

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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N492 KHW is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N492 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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N492 KHW is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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