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F565 SLW

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,193 mi
Last recorded96,193 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 SLW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,193 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 96,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,374 miles

Oil leak

both front lower arm inner bushes perished

osr top suspension mounting starting to corrode

various front ball joint gaiters in poor condition and front tie bar bushes starting to perish

Fail 3 Apr 2007 92,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front lower arm inner bushes starting to perish.

Both front tie bar end bushes starting to perish.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Various front ball joint gaiters in poor condition

Various oil leaks.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,523 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

both rear seat belt mountings corroded

osf indicator a little loose

Fail 3 Apr 2006 87,523 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery insecure

both rear seat belt reel mountings corroded

osf indicator lamp a little loose

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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F565 SLW is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F565 SLW, 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 F565 SLW registered?

F565 SLW is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F565 SLW safe to buy?

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