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G205 XLE

1989 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,580 mi
Last recorded88,580 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 XLE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,580 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,204 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,760 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 85,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,980 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 83,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 81,842 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 81,842 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G205 XLE is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G205 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.

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What year was G205 XLE registered?

G205 XLE is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G205 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G205 XLE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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