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B196 VTA

1984 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,063 mi
Last recorded42,063 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1984 Fiat Uno43,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 VTA
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,063 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 42,063 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,895 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 41,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

near side light insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,385 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside front seat release catch partially seized

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2009 41,385 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside front seat release catch partially seized

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,816 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,140 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,941 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 38,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Uno?

Based on 59,194 MOT tests across 15,958 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
2,151
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
15,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,579
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,778
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,556
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,346
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B196 VTA is a 1984 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 43,338 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 Uno fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,579 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B196 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Uno typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 42 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B196 VTA registered?

B196 VTA is a 1984 Fiat Uno, first registered on 8 November 1984.

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