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F454 TDE

1989 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,314 mi
Last recorded41,314 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 TDE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,314 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 41,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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F454 TDE is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F454 TDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F454 TDE?

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What year was F454 TDE registered?

F454 TDE is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F454 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F454 TDE 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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