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E283 SPW

1988 Fiat Strada

Blue Petrol 1301cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

235,576 mi
Last recorded235,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Fiat Strada47,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 SPW
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,301cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2006 235,576 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers door hinges worn

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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E283 SPW is a 1988 Fiat Strada in Blue with a 1,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 47,579 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 E283 SPW, 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 38 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 E283 SPW registered?

E283 SPW is a 1988 Fiat Strada, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E283 SPW safe to buy?

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