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K198 LVF

1993 Fiat Tempra

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

49,570 mi
Last recorded49,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 LVF
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008 49,570 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

the under side of car is corroded all over

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,355 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,631 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 42,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre 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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K198 LVF is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 85,045 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 K198 LVF, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K198 LVF registered?

K198 LVF is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 12 July 1993.

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