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N525 JVF

1996 Fiat Tempra

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,961 mi
Last recorded115,961 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 JVF
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 115,961 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 115,628 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 115,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 107,994 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 107,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively 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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N525 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 N525 JVF, 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 N525 JVF registered?

N525 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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