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N173 KHY

1996 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,032 mi
Last recorded99,032 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 KHY
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to vehicle in many places

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2012 99,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to vehicle in many places

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,882 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to vehicle in many places

exhuast rubber mountings are perished

nearside rear fuel tank mounting loose

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

play in nearside driveshaft

rear subframe bushes are heavily perished

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to vehicle in many places

exhuast rubber mountings are perished

nearside rear fuel tank mounting loose

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

play in nearside driveshaft

rear subframe bushes are heavily perished

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,400 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 94,399 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cv joints slightly noisy

off side front floor slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2009 91,973 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cv joints slightly noisy

off side front floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,704 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tro rear metal brake pipe corroded.unable to fully assess condition of pipe in enclosed clips

Fail 19 Dec 2008 88,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tro rear metal brake pipe corroded.unable to fully assess condition of pipe in enclosed clips

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check boot floor

unable to check welding due to under sealing

Fail 5 Dec 2007 83,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check boot floor

Pass 2 Jan 2007 80,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 80,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 76,056 miles

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

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

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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N173 KHY is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Tempra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 82,050 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 N173 KHY, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Tempra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N173 KHY is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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