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K298 YPH

1993 Fiat Tempra

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 YPH
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 120,647 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 120,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s steering arm damp

n/s/f shock obsorber misted

o/s/rear brake pipe support bracket corroded

radiator support corroded/missing

Fail 24 Jan 2006 115,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 115,901 miles

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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K298 YPH is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K298 YPH, 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 K298 YPH registered?

K298 YPH is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 13 July 1993.

Is K298 YPH safe to buy?

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