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L523 DPC

1994 Fiat Tempra

Blue Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tempra87,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 DPC
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2009 88,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,447 miles

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

metal pipes rusting including brake pipes

underside rusting on and near perscribed areas

Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,942 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 76,942 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front outer cv gaitors perished

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 717,435 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 717,430 miles

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

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

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

adv light corrosion on under body †adv play in rear wheel 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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L523 DPC is a 1994 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L523 DPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L523 DPC registered?

L523 DPC is a 1994 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L523 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L523 DPC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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