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J231 TPA

1991 Fiat Tempra

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 Fiat Tempra76,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 TPA
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 72,092 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2005 69,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 69,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J231 TPA is a 1991 Fiat Tempra in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J231 TPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J231 TPA registered?

J231 TPA is a 1991 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J231 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J231 TPA shows 3 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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