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L520 ADX

1994 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,205 mi
Last recorded11,205 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 ADX
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,205 miles

(6) Floor corroded slightly.

(6) Nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

(6) Offside front and nearside rear seat belt webbing frayed slightly.

(7) Front bottom suspension arm bushes worn slightly.

(9) Rear wheel bearings worn slightly.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 11,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(6) Floor corroded slightly.

(6) Nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

(6) Offside front and nearside rear seat belt webbing frayed slightly.

(7) Front bottom suspension arm bushes worn slightly.

(9) Rear wheel bearings worn slightly.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,525 miles

(5) Front brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(6) Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 18 Jul 2007 5,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(5) Front brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

(6) Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 825 miles

AS PREIVOUS VT 32 No 641645596112 DATE 14/07/2006

Fail 14 Jul 2006 824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

(6) All metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(6) Both front brake hoses cracked slightly.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 115,807 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 13 Jul 2005 115,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both front tyres worn to legal limit.

Offside front bottom suspension arm inner bushes worn slightly.

Rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

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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L520 ADX is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 87,506 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 L520 ADX, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L520 ADX registered?

L520 ADX is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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