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E97 XFC

1988 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,211 mi
Last recorded38,211 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE97 XFC
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 38,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 37,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 36,996 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 36,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,753 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 36,358 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r door hanle loose

Pass 27 May 2013 36,159 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 33,240 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2011 33,240 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,194 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,675 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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E97 XFC is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E97 XFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E97 XFC registered?

E97 XFC is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E97 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E97 XFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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