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F242 DGF

1988 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,914 mi
Last recorded46,914 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 DGF
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,914 miles

washers weak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,111 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,003 miles

Engine oil leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 36,003 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Engine oil leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

window screen has crack in excess of 40mm outside swept area.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,918 miles

window screen has crack in excess of 40mm outside swept area.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,707 miles

windscreen is cracked, but not within the area swept by the wipers.

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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F242 DGF is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F242 DGF, 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 F242 DGF registered?

F242 DGF is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 28 November 1988.

Is F242 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F242 DGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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