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N871 FJC

1996 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,888 mi
Last recorded42,888 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 FJC
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,888 miles

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

exhaust middle box mounting rubber split

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,243 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread and sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

passenger wiper blade insecure and not clearing screen fully ok for test

unable to open n/s/r door

Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread and sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

passenger wiper blade insecure and not clearing screen fully ok for test

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,700 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,277 miles

nearside rear tyre has ageing cracks all round tyre

wind screan as light wiper marks on it

Fail 11 Apr 2008 37,277 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 36,382 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,069 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 33,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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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N871 FJC is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N871 FJC, 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 N871 FJC registered?

N871 FJC is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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