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N197 KHY

1996 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,275 mi
Last recorded135,275 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 KHY
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 135,275 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 135,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 98,385 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 98,385 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,756 miles

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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N197 KHY is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N197 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N197 KHY registered?

N197 KHY is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N197 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 KHY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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