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G168 XLE

1989 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,160 mi
Last recorded52,160 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 XLE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2006 52,160 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No. 870135846183 Dated 25/05/2006

Fail 25 May 2006 52,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower arm inner bushes splitting

Engine mounts soft

Foot brake travel just acceptable - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

NSF Brake hose badly perished - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

NSF Inner CV Boot leaking oil

OSR outer sill and drop plate corroded

Oil Leaks †

Play in NSF Lower ball joint - gaiter split

Play in rear wheel bearings

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Rear wheel drive prop shaft missing

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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G168 XLE is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc 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 G168 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G168 XLE registered?

G168 XLE is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is G168 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G168 XLE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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