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N174 XRM

1996 Fiat Tempra

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,817 mi
Last recorded158,817 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 XRM
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 158,817 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

general rust evident under vehicle due to vehicle being stood for a while

inner front whell arches showing corrosion

offside front tyre perished but ok

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2007 158,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

general rust evident under vehicle due to vehicle being stood for a while

offside front tyre perished but ok

Fail 14 Nov 2006 15,880 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

exhaust system corroded

rear nearside and offside brake pipes starting to corrode

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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N174 XRM is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N174 XRM, 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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What year was N174 XRM registered?

N174 XRM is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N174 XRM safe to buy?

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