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F816 DAH

1989 Fiat Croma

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,846 mi
Last recorded37,846 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Croma77,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF816 DAH
MakeFiat
ModelCroma
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 37,846 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake : bind detected when wheel rotaed by hand, bu nohing detected when tested in RBT (Roller Brake Tester)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 37,328 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake : bind detected when wheel rotaed by hand, bu nohing detected when tested in RBT (Roller Brake Tester)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,294 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,700 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 35,699 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 35,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,710 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Croma?

Based on 19,747 MOT tests across 1,560 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,372
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,258
coil spring broken 859
coil spring fractured 585
coil spring incomplete 541
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 421
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F816 DAH is a 1989 Fiat Croma in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Croma models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 77,810 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 Croma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F816 DAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Croma typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 37 years old, this Fiat Croma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F816 DAH registered?

F816 DAH is a 1989 Fiat Croma, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F816 DAH safe to buy?

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