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L989 DVU

1993 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,898 mi
Last recorded56,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Fiat Uno70,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 DVU
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 56,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,002 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,815 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 40,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L989 DVU is a 1993 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L989 DVU, 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 L989 DVU registered?

L989 DVU is a 1993 Fiat Uno, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L989 DVU safe to buy?

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