Fiat Uno Turbo I E (1986)
1986 Fiat Uno Turbo I E
CarHunch is tracking 1,637 1986 Fiat Uno Turbo I E vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Fiat Uno Turbo is essentially off the road—not a single vehicle in this cohort of 1,637 passed its MOT, compared to the UK average of 80%, which tells you these cars are either non-functional, unregistered, or the data reflects a population of long-dormant vehicles rather than active daily drivers. With zero dangerous defects recorded and no failures or advisories logged either, the numbers suggest these aren't being tested regularly but rather sitting in collections or storage.
At a median mileage of 94,444 miles across four decades, these are genuinely low-use classics, which is unsurprising for a turbocharged icon from the '80s that enthusiasts tend to preserve rather than drive. If you're considering one, understand that the MOT data here is essentially uninformative—what matters is the mechanical condition of the specific car you're looking at, so budget for a professional pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows period Fiats and turbo engines well.
We have 1,637 1986 Fiat Uno Turbo I E vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Fiat Uno Turbo I E
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Fiat Uno Turbo I E
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,636 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Fiat Uno Turbo I E vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1986 Fiat Uno Turbo I E vehicles fall between 94,444 and 94,444 miles.
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