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E171 ELM

1987 Fiat Strada

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Fiat Strada91,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 ELM
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 97,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres poor

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,407 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to front fog lamp

dampness around steering boots

wear on offside rear shock absorber

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to front fog lamp

dampness around steering boots

wear on offside rear shock absorber

Pass 5 May 2010 90,841 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 90,841 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,778 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 90,749 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,972 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,233 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the Fiat Strada?

Based on 1,404 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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E171 ELM is a 1987 Fiat Strada in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 91,817 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 Strada fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E171 ELM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E171 ELM registered?

E171 ELM is a 1987 Fiat Strada, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E171 ELM safe to buy?

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