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N495 KHW

1996 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,967 mi
Last recorded51,967 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2012 51,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,294 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,458 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 36,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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N495 KHW is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,581cc 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 N495 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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N495 KHW is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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