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E893 EYJ

1988 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE893 EYJ
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

seam sealer and protective underseal applied to inner and outer sill at rear - unable to fully inspect

slight gearbox oil leak

welding repairs carried out on inside of vehicle behind trim and covered with protective underseal

Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,492 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

seam sealer and protective underseal applied to inner and outer sill at rear - unable to fully inspect

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,460 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,854 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,852 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 37,012 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,381 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside floor slight corroision on sill lip

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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E893 EYJ is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E893 EYJ, 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 E893 EYJ registered?

E893 EYJ is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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