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E479 GCF

1988 Fiat Strada

Blue Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,047 mi
Last recorded15,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Strada47,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 GCF
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,047 miles

Oil leak

burning oil

Fail 19 Jan 2009 15,047 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

burning oil

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,159 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 14,159 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 13,181 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 13,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 12,199 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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E479 GCF is a 1988 Fiat Strada in Blue with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E479 GCF, 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 E479 GCF registered?

E479 GCF is a 1988 Fiat Strada, first registered on 25 January 1988.

Is E479 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E479 GCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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