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L997 USM

1993 Fiat Uno

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,079 mi
Last recorded50,079 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Fiat Uno70,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 USM
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 50,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 50,079 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 48,417 miles

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

rear of n/s iner sill in poor condition [corroded]

Fail 18 May 2011 46,229 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 46,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,820 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 44,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 43,236 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 41,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 40,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe that runs from load valve to rear hose and nsr pipe in poor condition [corroded]

Pass 22 May 2007 40,268 miles

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

brake pipe that runs from load valve to rear hose and nsr pipe in poor condition [corroded]

Fail 23 May 2006 38,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 38,743 miles

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

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

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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L997 USM is a 1993 Fiat Uno in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L997 USM, 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 L997 USM registered?

L997 USM is a 1993 Fiat Uno, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L997 USM safe to buy?

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