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J978 TSG

1991 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Fiat Uno62,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 TSG
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall/nearside front tyre worn outside tread/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/clutch pedal rubber missing/plate fitted offside doorshut

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing/stone chipnearside headlamp glass/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 4 Aug 2007 95,552 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing/stone chip nearside headlamp glass/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 25 Jun 2007 95,148 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,080 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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J978 TSG is a 1991 Fiat Uno in Red with a 903cc 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 J978 TSG, 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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J978 TSG is a 1991 Fiat Uno, first registered on 3 October 1991.

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