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B488 GUJ

1985 Fiat Strada

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,065 mi
Last recorded180,065 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Fiat Strada74,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 GUJ
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 180,065 miles

surface corrossion to floorpan and chassis legs

Pass 16 Dec 2013 178,555 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 176,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 170,315 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 165,334 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2009 138,934 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 158,701 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 158,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Strada?

Based on 1,404 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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B488 GUJ is a 1985 Fiat Strada in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 74,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Strada fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B488 GUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B488 GUJ registered?

B488 GUJ is a 1985 Fiat Strada, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B488 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B488 GUJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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