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E897 JLR

1988 Fiat Uno

Silver Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,594 mi
Last recorded38,594 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE897 JLR
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 38,594 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 36,208 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 36,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack not properly attached Arm inner joint (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 30,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,573 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 30,573 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,505 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,459 miles

rear exhaust box poor condtion

Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,268 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,093 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,968 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 29,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E897 JLR is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Silver with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E897 JLR, 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 E897 JLR registered?

E897 JLR is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E897 JLR safe to buy?

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