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P462 KFS

1996 Fiat Tempra

Green Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

112,683 mi
Last recorded112,683 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 KFS
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2007 112,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air inlet/outlet box badly corroded,holed and noisy

battery light on,wipers not parking properly

bonnet pull broken,bonnet stay broken

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

both front flexi pipes slightly perished / rear flexi pipes corroded

centre and rear exhaust rubber hangers badly perished/split

nsf cv boot slightly perished, osf ball joint rubber split and leaking grease

pas pipes badly corroded,fuel tank straps badly corroded

rear axle bushes perished and starting to split

rear engine mounting split/movement

various oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2006 99,098 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 99,091 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P462 KFS is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Green with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P462 KFS, 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 P462 KFS registered?

P462 KFS is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P462 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 KFS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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