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H491 XSU

1990 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,691 mi
Last recorded40,691 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Fiat Uno68,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 XSU
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,691 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 40,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,588 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 38,588 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,210 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 35,210 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,854 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 1 Aug 2008 33,850 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,060 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 32,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,013 miles

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

rear no plate in poor condition

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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H491 XSU is a 1990 Fiat Uno in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 68,420 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 H491 XSU, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H491 XSU registered?

H491 XSU is a 1990 Fiat Uno, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H491 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H491 XSU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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