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N198 MHU

1996 Fiat Tempra

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,513 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside rear lamp tape repair

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,011 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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N198 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N198 MHU, 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 N198 MHU registered?

N198 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N198 MHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 MHU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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