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J78 LKJ

1991 Fiat Uno

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Fiat Uno62,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 LKJ
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,438 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 51,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,530 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 49,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,552 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 47,552 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 45,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2004 40,417 miles

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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J78 LKJ is a 1991 Fiat Uno in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J78 LKJ, 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 J78 LKJ registered?

J78 LKJ is a 1991 Fiat Uno, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J78 LKJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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