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E970 JRV

1987 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

25,592 mi
Last recorded25,592 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Uno62,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 JRV
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 25,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 25,584 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 25,567 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 25,278 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 25,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,240 miles

Nearside front inner sill corroded but outside testable zone

Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,217 miles

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

Nearside front inner sill corroded but outside testable zone

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,490 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

Fail 1 Sep 2015 24,490 miles

Centre exhaust rubber split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

one centre exhaust rubber missing

outer sills covered with plastic trims

slight corrosion inner sill to floor pan nearside

slight corrosion on inner sill to floor pan offside

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust rubbers perished

corrosion on nearside outer sill in door shut

nearside front shockabsorber gaiter deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,597 miles

ALL TYRE HAVE CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

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

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER CRACKING...

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,284 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,722 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,539 miles

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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E970 JRV is a 1987 Fiat Uno in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 E970 JRV, 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 E970 JRV registered?

E970 JRV is a 1987 Fiat Uno, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E970 JRV safe to buy?

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