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F606 TJU

1989 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,798 mi
Last recorded22,798 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF606 TJU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusty n/s door skin

Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,188 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 21,187 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2015 21,154 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre has cracks around sidewall

Fail 21 May 2015 21,150 miles

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre has cracks around sidewall

Pass 21 May 2014 20,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,329 miles

near side front tyre starting to perish has small crackes not to cords

near side rear and off side rear tyres starting to perish have small crackes not to cords

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,920 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 19,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,465 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 19,460 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all tyres side walls cracking

both bottom arm rear bushes splitting

rear shocker bottom bushes slight play

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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F606 TJU is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F606 TJU, 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 F606 TJU registered?

F606 TJU is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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