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E868 GLU

1987 Fiat Strada

Blue Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

55,276 mi
Last recorded55,276 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Fiat Strada91,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE868 GLU
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2009 55,276 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

All exhaust mountings badly perished. n/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking oil. Oil leak evident. n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,993 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

all rear axle bushes perished

bulk head holed and very rusty

front tie rod bushes perished

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Fail 15 Dec 2008 54,990 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

all rear axle bushes perished

bulk head holed and very rusty

front tie rod bushes perished

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,605 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2007 54,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,222 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 53,657 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 53,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fluid around resivour cap

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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E868 GLU is a 1987 Fiat Strada in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E868 GLU, 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 E868 GLU registered?

E868 GLU is a 1987 Fiat Strada, first registered on 29 October 1987.

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