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F856 MVJ

1989 Fiat Uno

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,592 mi
Last recorded115,592 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Fiat Uno70,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF856 MVJ
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 115,592 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 113,550 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust rings split

Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,550 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust rings split

Pass 6 Feb 2010 110,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 102,265 miles

changed with spare

osf h/lamp glass cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2009 102,265 miles

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

changed with spare

osf h/lamp glass cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,705 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 93,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf h/lamp glass cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2006 91,982 miles

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

osr wheel arch rusted

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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F856 MVJ is a 1989 Fiat Uno in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 F856 MVJ, 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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What year was F856 MVJ registered?

F856 MVJ is a 1989 Fiat Uno, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F856 MVJ safe to buy?

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