CarVerify

Free Car Check

N235 KHY

1996 Fiat Tempra

Blue Petrol 1580cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

77,026 mi
Last recorded77,026 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 KHY
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Underside of vehicle is very corroded

ofside and nearside floor areas are very corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 72,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,995 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 70,966 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,352 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 68,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,475 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 66,475 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,912 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 63,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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
Full Fiat Tempra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N235 KHY is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N235 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

How do I check the history of N235 KHY?

You can check the full history of N235 KHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N235 KHY registered?

N235 KHY is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N235 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 KHY shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N235 KHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N235 KHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.