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N278 LOU

1996 Fiat Tempra

Silver Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,867 mi
Last recorded95,867 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 LOU
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 95,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 93,178 miles

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

n/s/r inner brake pipe crushed slightly

o/s/f wiper blade ends split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,283 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,692 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 82,958 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 82,956 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,854 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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N278 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Silver with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N278 LOU, 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 N278 LOU registered?

N278 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N278 LOU safe to buy?

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