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F459 SPB

1989 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,835 mi
Last recorded59,835 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 SPB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIL/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,785 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 59,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,543 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,530 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,728 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,095 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,095 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,106 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 49,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,331 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,331 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,519 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 43,519 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT LEAKING OIL

Pass 7 Jul 2005 41,988 miles

slight bind n/s/r wheel

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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F459 SPB is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F459 SPB, 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 F459 SPB registered?

F459 SPB is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F459 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F459 SPB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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