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F179 MLF

1988 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,929 mi
Last recorded23,929 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 MLF
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2009 23,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

both front tyres crack outer and inner wall

nearside rear tyre crack outer wall and inner wall

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 23,710 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,199 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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F179 MLF is a 1988 Fiat Uno in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F179 MLF, 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 F179 MLF registered?

F179 MLF is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F179 MLF safe to buy?

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