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L149 APL

1993 Fiat Tempra

Green Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,590 mi
Last recorded103,590 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 APL
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,590 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 103,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,499 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Both sills corroded

Brake pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

N/S/R Back plate damp

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 98,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Both sills corroded

Brake pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

N/S/R Back plate damp

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 93,418 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,418 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 86,900 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 86,900 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,132 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,558 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 75,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,478 miles

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

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

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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L149 APL is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Green with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L149 APL, 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 L149 APL registered?

L149 APL is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L149 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L149 APL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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