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G161 UYH

1989 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,914 mi
Last recorded32,914 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 UYH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2009 32,914 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms inner bushes perishing

offside door hinge broken - difficult to open and shut

offside rear floor to sill corroded

offside rear inner tyre wall perishing

tailgate opened from inside (does not open from outside)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 32,803 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

spare tyre damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,565 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking should be replaced

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,467 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,444 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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G161 UYH is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G161 UYH, 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 G161 UYH registered?

G161 UYH is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 December 1989.

Is G161 UYH safe to buy?

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