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E429 ETM

1988 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

35,457 mi
Last recorded35,457 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 ETM
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,457 miles

Many areas of body & suspension parts are corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake effort at 17%.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 35,455 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Many areas of body & suspension parts are corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake effort at 17%.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 34,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer & inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,788 miles

offside and nearside rear sills becoming corroded

some brake pipes covered in grease

some suspension components and areas of the vehicle are corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 34,786 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside rear sills becoming corroded

some brake pipes covered in grease

some suspension components and areas of the vehicle are corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 34,566 miles

Many areas/components of vehicle are corroded.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some brake pipes coated.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,566 miles

Many areas/components of vehicle are corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some brake pipes coated.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,228 miles

Brake pipes are coated with grease.

Many areas of veh.are corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 34,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes are coated with grease.

Many areas of veh.are corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,001 miles

Areas of floor showing signs of corrosion

Both rear upper shock mounts corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R inner sills sowing signs of corrosion

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear upper shock mounts corroded

n/s wheel arch corroded

o/s /r inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil pressure warning light wire not connected

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,404 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,400 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,699 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,692 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,649 miles

N/s.rear outer wheel arch,& n/s.rear of inner sill,showing signs of corrosion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 31,644 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

N/s.rear outer wheel arch,& n/s.rear of inner sill,showing signs of corrosion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s.rear outer wheel arch,rear of both inner sills,showing signs of corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 31,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

N/s.rear outer wheel arch,rear of both inner sills,showing signs of corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,432 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 31,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E429 ETM is a 1988 Fiat Uno in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 E429 ETM, 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.

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E429 ETM is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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