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D794 SMW

1987 Fiat Uno

Beige Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

108,317 mi
Last recorded108,317 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Fiat Uno62,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD794 SMW
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 108,317 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Poor quality repairs to both rear sils

Fail 12 Sep 2009 108,317 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Poor quality repairs to both rear sils

Fail 11 Sep 2009 108,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust hits against floor of vehicle

front exhaust section in poor condition

offside and nearside drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2009 108,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust hits against floor of vehicle

front exhaust section in poor condition

offside and nearside drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2008 103,097 miles

condition of repairs cannot be assessed due to sealer used to cover them

corrosion in inner fitch panels(inner sills)at rear

gearbox oil leak

slight rumble from off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 103,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in inner fitch panels(inner sills)at rear

gearbox oil leak

near side front tyre near the limit

slight rumble from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,955 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,952 miles

bonnet release stiff

Fail 10 Jul 2006 89,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

cv boots in poor condition

dust covers missing from both rear wheel bearings

fluid around brake master

play in both front seat mounts

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

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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D794 SMW is a 1987 Fiat Uno in Beige with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 62,437 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 D794 SMW, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D794 SMW is a 1987 Fiat Uno, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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