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F897 SAD

1988 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 SAD
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 77,373 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 77,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine, nearside sill starting to blister.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,057 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 74,057 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

HC level is high

Pass 4 Jan 2006 72,156 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 72,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in near side front strut and top mounts

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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F897 SAD is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Red with a 999cc 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 F897 SAD, 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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What year was F897 SAD registered?

F897 SAD is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F897 SAD safe to buy?

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