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G290 WAE

1990 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,386 mi
Last recorded92,386 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1990 Fiat Uno68,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 WAE
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,386 miles

Exhaust centre rubber deteriorated

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2015 84,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2015 84,919 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner driver shaft gaiter leaking oil.

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking oil.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 78,584 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner driver shaft gaiter leaking oil.

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter leaking oil.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust rubbers deteriating.

Front gearbox mounting bush deteriated.

Handbrake travel high.

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking.

Offside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking.

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,721 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,307 miles

oil leak n/s inner drive shaft

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Nov 2010 49,307 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak n/s inner drive shaft

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 43,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,912 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 3,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has only just met required limits for service and parking brake.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 3,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle has only just met required limits for service and parking brake.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 23,975 miles

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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G290 WAE is a 1990 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 68,420 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 G290 WAE, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G290 WAE is a 1990 Fiat Uno, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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