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D897 NFJ

1986 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,799 mi
Last recorded65,799 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD897 NFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2010 65,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

nearside front shockabsorber has play in piston ram

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 63,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 55,109 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 55,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,700 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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D897 NFJ is a 1986 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,557 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 Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D897 NFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 40 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D897 NFJ registered?

D897 NFJ is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 August 1986.

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