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F253 LAU

1989 Fiat Uno

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,597 mi
Last recorded57,597 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Fiat Uno70,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 LAU
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 54,129 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 54,129 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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F253 LAU is a 1989 Fiat Uno in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 70,642 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 F253 LAU, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F253 LAU registered?

F253 LAU is a 1989 Fiat Uno, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F253 LAU safe to buy?

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