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F379 TLK

1989 Fiat Uno

Bronze Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Fiat Uno70,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 TLK
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,501 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front sub frame badly rusted (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front floor pan sill lip has small hole just outside 30cm

coolant leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,033 miles

Offside Front tyre,slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear slight fluctuation between tail light and indicator

RUSTY UNDERSIDE

Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,029 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg, under bonnet near gearbox/engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/door step ,near seatbelt mont (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SUBFRAME holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre,slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear slight fluctuation between tail light and indicator

RUSTY UNDERSIDE

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,714 miles

offside front wishbone rusty

slight rust on sills

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,133 miles

coolant leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 94,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 93,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,618 miles

nearside dip poor pattern

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 92,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside dip poor pattern

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 91,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 90,834 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 90,172 miles

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

heavy corrosion to n/s/f w/bone

poor pattern n/s h/lamp

Fail 27 Nov 2008 90,170 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

heavy corrosion to n/s/f w/bone

poor pattern n/s h/lamp

Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,266 miles

n/s/f w/bone corroded

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 20 Nov 2007 81,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f w/bone corroded

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,508 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 71,508 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both front shock absorbers dust covers broken

no reserve parking brake travel

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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F379 TLK is a 1989 Fiat Uno in Bronze with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 70,642 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 F379 TLK, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F379 TLK is a 1989 Fiat Uno, first registered on 30 May 1989.

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