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J289 TPK

1991 Fiat Uno 45 Fire

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,510 mi
Last recorded36,510 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Fiat Uno 45 Fire58,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 TPK
MakeFiat
ModelUno 45 Fire
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 36,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

all doors corroded

body damage nearside

cambelt cover fouling cambelt

Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,424 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

cam belt cover insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,339 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 33,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

cambelt cover in secure

deep cut o/s/r rear tyre wall (outer)

front brake hoses perished

oil leak (ENGINE)

rear suspension arm bushes perished

rear tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,998 miles

Damage to n/s/r wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,614 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Uno 45 Fire?

Based on 462 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
3,689
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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J289 TPK is a 1991 Fiat Uno 45 Fire in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Uno 45 Fire models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 58,520 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 45 Fire fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J289 TPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Uno 45 Fire typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat Uno 45 Fire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J289 TPK is a 1991 Fiat Uno 45 Fire, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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