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N556 HOU

1995 Fiat Tempra

Silver Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,695 mi
Last recorded79,695 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Fiat Tempra86,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,695 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,785 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel close to limit

verious metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,608 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel close to limit

some fluctuation & imbalance front brakes

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,871 miles

some fluctuation offside front brake & some imbalance

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,274 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 74,212 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,924 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,484 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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N556 HOU is a 1995 Fiat Tempra in Silver with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N556 HOU, 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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N556 HOU is a 1995 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N556 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N556 HOU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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