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F741 BEG

1989 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,905 mi
Last recorded42,905 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF741 BEG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked and holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills seat belt areas/rear chassis and boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery loose in clamp

bonnet release handle faulty/insecure

engine sump corroded

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

service brake pedal has a lot of travel

Fail 17 Jan 2022 42,870 miles

Central Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis to inner wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides /sills to floor lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal has a lot of travel

engine sump corroding

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,316 miles

Front both track control arm bushes perished

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,301 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both track control arm bushes perished

parking brake warning lamp on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,913 miles

nearside front headlamp lense damaged

offside front shock damp

very slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,850 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre has a thorn in inner sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 23,312 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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F741 BEG is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F741 BEG, 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 F741 BEG registered?

F741 BEG is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F741 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F741 BEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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