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OEU 349J

2008 Fiat 850

Red Petrol 896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,735 mi
Last recorded17,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 349J
MakeFiat
Model850
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 17,735 miles

All direction indicators not working left and right not working correclty....switch fault ??? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake rod insecure from brake pedal to master cylinder (also no stop when pedal is off / pedal lifts fully up...) (1.1.15 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside ..... also tel' tale inoperative.... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding fully siezed on..... (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 17,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 17,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 17,721 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 17,717 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,712 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,631 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 17,625 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both.... (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,618 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,583 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,569 miles

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,562 miles

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber appears to be partially seized but works ok with wheels on the ground

Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber appears to be partially seized but works ok with wheels on the ground

How Reliable is the Fiat 850?

Based on 956 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
position lamp(s) not working 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 19
Stop lamp not working 18
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OEU 349J is a 2008 Fiat 850 in Red with a 896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

The most common reason a Fiat 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEU 349J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 850 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OEU 349J registered?

OEU 349J is a 2008 Fiat 850, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is OEU 349J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 349J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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