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L979 RCA

1993 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,881 mi
Last recorded37,881 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Fiat Uno70,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 RCA
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sumps ()

coil spring corroded all coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,435 miles

Both rear tyres

Front shock absorbers and springs

Rear brake pipes

Rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,003 miles

all coil springs corroded

all tyres perishing

oil staining on gearbox

sump pan corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 24,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all coil springs corroded

all tyres perishing

oil staining on gearbox

sump pan corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 23,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,278 miles

Front exhaust mounting clamp missing,

Fail 7 Sep 2010 22,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust mounting clamp missing,

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,957 miles

Nearside front tyre distorted slightly,

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,613 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,967 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 16,967 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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L979 RCA is a 1993 Fiat Uno in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L979 RCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L979 RCA registered?

L979 RCA is a 1993 Fiat Uno, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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