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F421 XGL

1989 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF421 XGL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,121 miles

all tyres worn on edges

underside coated in oil

Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,881 miles

Rear propshaft u.j has slight play

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,410 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underside heavily oiled

Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust hanger rubber perished

play in wiper box

under side of vehicle heavily oiled

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,623 miles

slight leak on exhaust manifold area

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,178 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 96,170 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 91,792 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

small cracks on tyres

wiper blade perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

perishing cracks on all tyres

petrol staines on fuel pump no leaks at tim e of test

Pass 29 Mar 2006 89,022 miles

underside of vehicle heavily oiled

Fail 28 Mar 2006 88,983 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brakes binding slightly

underside of vehicle coated in oil

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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F421 XGL is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 61,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F421 XGL, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F421 XGL registered?

F421 XGL is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F421 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F421 XGL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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