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F491 RMU

1988 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,679 mi
Last recorded56,679 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 RMU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,679 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

rear wiperblade split

Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,679 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

rear wiperblade split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nsf tyre slightly cracked

spare tyre is in the engine bay

osr tyre cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,922 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nsf tyre slightly cracked

spare tyre is in the engine bay

osr tyre cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

fuel pipe hose in engine bay been taped up

Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

fuel pipe hose in engine bay been taped up

Fail 27 May 2010 52,867 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is slightly perishing.

offside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 27 May 2010 52,867 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is slightly perishing.

offside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front bumper is slightly insecure.

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

nearside frot steering rack has slight play.

nearside rear tyre is perihing.

offside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside rear tyre is perishing.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 43,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,650 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,650 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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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F491 RMU is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,709 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 F491 RMU, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F491 RMU registered?

F491 RMU is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F491 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F491 RMU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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