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F496 NGW

1989 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,687 mi
Last recorded118,687 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 NGW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,687 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 118,685 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 115,222 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,229 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 113,225 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 111,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 96,805 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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F496 NGW is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F496 NGW, 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

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What year was F496 NGW registered?

F496 NGW is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F496 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F496 NGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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