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L238 WVL

1994 Fiat Uno 1.0 Ie Start

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,356 mi
Last recorded38,356 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Uno 1.0 Ie Start64,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 WVL
MakeFiat
ModelUno 1.0 Ie Start
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 38,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,010 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

unable to check fuel cap seal

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 35,191 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front flex brake pipe securing bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,841 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 31,841 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,229 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Uno 1.0 Ie Start?

Based on 2,185 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
3,865
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 241
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 199
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
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L238 WVL is a 1994 Fiat Uno 1.0 Ie Start in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Uno 1.0 Ie Start models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 64,428 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 1.0 Ie Start fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L238 WVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Uno 1.0 Ie Start typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Uno 1.0 Ie Start is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L238 WVL registered?

L238 WVL is a 1994 Fiat Uno 1.0 Ie Start, first registered on 15 January 1994.

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