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L243 EDP

1993 Fiat Tempra

Red Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,563 mi
Last recorded58,563 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tempra85,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 EDP
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s inner undersill starting to rust front to rear which would come into the prescribed areas of the rear suspension mounting , seatbelt lower mount and n/s front subframe mount

Fail 20 Oct 2005 58,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front discs corroded on inner surface

Play in near side rear radius arm bearings

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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L243 EDP is a 1993 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L243 EDP, 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 L243 EDP registered?

L243 EDP is a 1993 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L243 EDP safe to buy?

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