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MOT reliability

Fiat Tempra sw td

2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Fiat Tempra sw td vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Tempra sw td has an overall 50% pass rate.

2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
5,816
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Fiat Tempra sw td problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Fiat Tempra sw td MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Seatbelts & equipment15%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Steering4%
  • Brakes4%

Fiat Tempra sw td pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
13250%
14367%
15367%
1620%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Fiat Tempra sw td MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Tempra sw td MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  3. Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) (1 times)
  4. Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  9. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  10. Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) (1 times)
  11. Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) (1 times)
  15. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Fiat Tempra sw td pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1993 1 5 60% —
1992 1 5 40% —

Fiat Tempra sw td reliability FAQ

Across 2 Fiat Tempra sw td vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Fiat Tempra sw td MOT issues are: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6).

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