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E531 GLO

1987 Fiat Strada

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Fiat Strada91,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 GLO
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 104,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 103,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 103,966 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Corrosion hole to nearside rear outer sill.

Service brake performance low, just pass brake test, needs attention.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,817 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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E531 GLO is a 1987 Fiat Strada in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 91,817 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 E531 GLO, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E531 GLO registered?

E531 GLO is a 1987 Fiat Strada, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E531 GLO safe to buy?

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