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F527 RRO

1989 Fiat Panda

Maroon Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,245 mi
Last recorded46,245 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 RRO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 46,245 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2025 46,245 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 46,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 46,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 46,245 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 46,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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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F527 RRO is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Maroon with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F527 RRO, 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 F527 RRO registered?

F527 RRO is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 July 1989.

Is F527 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F527 RRO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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