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J185 CVF

1991 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,561 mi
Last recorded131,561 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Fiat Uno62,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 CVF
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 131,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake compinsater spring broken

Pass 6 Oct 2007 117,167 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 117,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 101,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 83,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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J185 CVF is a 1991 Fiat Uno in Red with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 62,280 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 J185 CVF, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J185 CVF registered?

J185 CVF is a 1991 Fiat Uno, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J185 CVF safe to buy?

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