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E482 FWV

1988 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,542 mi
Last recorded46,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 FWV
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,542 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking and perished

welding repairs to both rear inner wheel arches at top

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,084 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advisory from previous test no 253621960183

Fail 10 Jun 2010 40,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber perished

handbrake travel very high

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and cracked

Pass 30 May 2009 32,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 31,509 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2008 31,509 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil low

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 May 2007 31,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 31,004 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 30,333 miles

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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E482 FWV is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E482 FWV, 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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What year was E482 FWV registered?

E482 FWV is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E482 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E482 FWV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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