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G538 VEV

1989 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,511 mi
Last recorded15,511 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Fiat Uno70,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 VEV
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,511 miles

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

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

front discs are slightly pitted

rear washer leaks into the boot

there is corrosion hole center of skuttle panel and a corrosion patch top of the o/s/f door shut

there is slight play in both rear shock bushes

very slight leak from gearbox area

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,415 miles

front discs slightly pitted pads 50 percent worn

large corrsion hole under the middel of the windscreen

middel exhaust rubbers cracking

rear springs slightly corroded

rear washer jet diconected and leaks into the boot

rear wiper split

rust starting to come through on the n/s seal and the o/s A pilla

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,261 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 15,261 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,534 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 Jun 2007 14,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four yres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,069 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 13,166 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished/cracked

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2005 13,166 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished/cracked

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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G538 VEV is a 1989 Fiat Uno in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G538 VEV, 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 G538 VEV registered?

G538 VEV is a 1989 Fiat Uno, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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