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J453 TPA

1991 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Fiat Uno62,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 TPA
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 97,210 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 97,149 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected cooling fan (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,727 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing insecure casing has a crack (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,664 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 86,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,593 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 72,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,690 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 70,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,455 miles

n/s/r bumper loose on corner

n/s/r/ tyre tread low outside edge

o/s/r/ wheel arch very rusty and edge flaking

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

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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J453 TPA is a 1991 Fiat Uno in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J453 TPA, 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 J453 TPA registered?

J453 TPA is a 1991 Fiat Uno, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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