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E179 GAR

1988 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 GAR
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,014 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 74,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,732 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 73,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,433 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,766 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 72,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E179 GAR is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 64,634 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 E179 GAR, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E179 GAR?

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What year was E179 GAR registered?

E179 GAR is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E179 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E179 GAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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