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G163 APM

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,126 mi
Last recorded46,126 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 APM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,126 miles

Advisory comments as for test on 30/11/2005 †[634274835347]

Fail 30 Nov 2005 46,113 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion by jacking points. †Tailgate does not open. †

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G163 APM is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G163 APM, 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 G163 APM registered?

G163 APM is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 August 1989.

Is G163 APM safe to buy?

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