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E533 VAW

1987 Fiat Uno

Black Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

110,208 mi
Last recorded110,208 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Fiat Uno62,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE533 VAW
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,208 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 110,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 110,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 108,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,299 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 107,289 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 106,344 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 105,799 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 31 Jul 2007 105,796 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Aug 2006 105,760 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 105,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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E533 VAW is a 1987 Fiat Uno in Black with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 62,437 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 E533 VAW, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E533 VAW registered?

E533 VAW is a 1987 Fiat Uno, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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