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F917 PSN

1988 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Fiat Uno64,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 PSN
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 131,402 miles

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

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

corrosion on n/s/f wing

corrosion on o/s door

n/s/r chassi corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 131,396 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s/f wing

corrosion on o/s door

n/s/r chassi corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise nearside inner cv boot split

advise nesride front inner wheel arch corroded

advise offside pluse nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 130,959 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 130,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 124,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front inner wing corroded at front subframe mounts.

Nearside front inner wing/bulkhead not inspected due to plastic wheelarch liner fitted.

Offside and nearside outer sills not checked due to fitment of plastic trim covers

Oil leak

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

Underside welded and heavily undersealed, repairs difficult to fully asses.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 123,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front inner wheelarch fitted with ba plastic shield not able to fully inspect.

Underside heavily welded and undersealed.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 114,415 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 114,415 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside heavily undersealed and welded.

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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F917 PSN is a 1988 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F917 PSN, 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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F917 PSN is a 1988 Fiat Uno, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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