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F712 RLA

1989 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

559,743 mi
Last recorded559,743 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF712 RLA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 559,743 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 559,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2008 52,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 51,993 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 46,348 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,439 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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F712 RLA is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Red 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 F712 RLA, 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 F712 RLA registered?

F712 RLA is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F712 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F712 RLA 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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