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E229 RUE

1988 Fiat Strada

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat Strada47,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 RUE
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,356 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 78,276 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,018 miles

see tes number 944844008397 a copy is issued with this test

Fail 30 Oct 2008 75,993 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

suspension stiff perfomance springs fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2005 74,442 miles

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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E229 RUE is a 1988 Fiat Strada in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 47,579 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 E229 RUE, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E229 RUE registered?

E229 RUE is a 1988 Fiat Strada, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E229 RUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E229 RUE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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