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E516 DFC

1988 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,134 mi
Last recorded57,134 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 DFC
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,757 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2019 56,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,177 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,267 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 49,267 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,557 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,574 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 38,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,453 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 35,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,766 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 28,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,688 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 22,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,569 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 22,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,496 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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E516 DFC is a 1988 Fiat Uno in White with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E516 DFC, 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 E516 DFC registered?

E516 DFC is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 19 October 1988.

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