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N286 LOU

1996 Fiat Tempra

Turquoise Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,780 mi
Last recorded92,780 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Tempra82,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 LOU
MakeFiat
ModelTempra
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 92,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 86,455 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 82,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 78,675 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,639 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 74,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 69,771 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 69,729 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 65,223 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edges outer walls cracked and perished

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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N286 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Tempra in Turquoise with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N286 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.

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What year was N286 LOU registered?

N286 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Tempra, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N286 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N286 LOU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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