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P981 LSF

1996 Fiat Tempra

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

89,634 mi
Last recorded89,634 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 LSF
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2009 89,634 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,108 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 86,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,233 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 83,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 80,194 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 80,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 80,185 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P981 LSF is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 P981 LSF, 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 P981 LSF registered?

P981 LSF is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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