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L978 SDY

1993 Fiat Uno

Blue Diesel 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,942 mi
Last recorded151,942 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Fiat Uno70,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 SDY
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2007 151,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

corrosion to both front doors

Pass 28 Feb 2006 147,208 miles

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

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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L978 SDY is a 1993 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 1,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 70,149 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 L978 SDY, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L978 SDY registered?

L978 SDY is a 1993 Fiat Uno, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is L978 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 SDY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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