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F388 MLF

1988 Fiat Uno

Black Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,968 mi
Last recorded130,968 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF388 MLF
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 130,968 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 130,907 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 127,127 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 127,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 100,319 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 100,319 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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F388 MLF is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Black with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F388 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F388 MLF registered?

F388 MLF is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F388 MLF safe to buy?

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