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MCJ 255Y

1983 Fiat Uno

Blue Petrol 1116cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,598 mi
Last recorded62,598 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1983 Fiat Uno54,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCJ 255Y
MakeFiat
ModelUno
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,116cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2007 62,598 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

hydro carbons high at idle, engine fault

offside front headlamp slightly misted

tyres genarally

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,887 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 50,815 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MCJ 255Y is a 1983 Fiat Uno in Blue with a 1,116cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Fiat Uno models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 54,606 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 MCJ 255Y, 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 43 years old, this Fiat Uno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCJ 255Y registered?

MCJ 255Y is a 1983 Fiat Uno, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is MCJ 255Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCJ 255Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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