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C890 SUT

1985 Fiat Strada

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,458 mi
Last recorded76,458 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Fiat Strada74,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC890 SUT
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 76,382 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 76,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,020 miles

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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C890 SUT is a 1985 Fiat Strada in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C890 SUT, 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 C890 SUT registered?

C890 SUT is a 1985 Fiat Strada, first registered on 24 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C890 SUT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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