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C493 VLW

1986 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,245 mi
Last recorded83,245 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 Fiat Uno62,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 VLW
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 83,245 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 83,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,650 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 82,650 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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C493 VLW is a 1986 Fiat Uno in Red with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,064 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 C493 VLW, 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 40 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C493 VLW registered?

C493 VLW is a 1986 Fiat Uno, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C493 VLW safe to buy?

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