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F653 XEP

1988 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,187 mi
Last recorded103,187 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF653 XEP
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,187 miles

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

exhaust mount missing

nearside fron t flexy insicure

Fail 9 Dec 2011 103,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust mount missing

nearside fron t flexy insicure

Fail 15 Nov 2011 103,005 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,514 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 96,514 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 96,008 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 95,980 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 93,669 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 93,669 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,606 miles

n/s/f brake disc cover corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2007 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake disc cover corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 88,973 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 88,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 85,849 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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F653 XEP is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F653 XEP, 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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F653 XEP is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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