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F748 WLJ

1989 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Fiat Uno70,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 WLJ
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,507 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,559 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2009 46,559 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear mud flaps might touch rear wheels

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 46,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,262 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 46,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 45,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,868 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

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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F748 WLJ is a 1989 Fiat Uno in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F748 WLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F748 WLJ registered?

F748 WLJ is a 1989 Fiat Uno, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F748 WLJ safe to buy?

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