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J161 LTA

1991 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,521 mi
Last recorded52,521 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tempra76,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 LTA
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,521 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 45,290 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 45,290 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,996 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,189 miles

fuel vapour smell around vehicle? ? ?

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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J161 LTA is a 1991 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 76,078 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 J161 LTA, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J161 LTA registered?

J161 LTA is a 1991 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 5 September 1991.

Is J161 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J161 LTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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