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G177 YLF

1989 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 YLF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,025 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 113,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt fixing. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded within 30cm of suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018
Fail 21 Mar 2018

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 17 Jan 2015 113,047 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting too peel and crack

oil leak front of engine

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 113,047 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting too peel and crack

oil leak front of engine

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 113,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,570 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 110,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 107,810 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

electrical fault on wiring causing all lights etc to fail accelorator fouling heater hose

Pass 24 Dec 2010 106,817 miles

front brake flexy hoses heavily perished

long brake travel but consistant with vehice type

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 106,811 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on, unable to confirm if brake fluid reservoir is below minimum

front brake flexy hoses heavily perished

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

osr brake pipe stained with fluid

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 106,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2009 105,260 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 105,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 102,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 102,173 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 102,173 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2006 82,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 75,322 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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G177 YLF is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 G177 YLF, 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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G177 YLF is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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