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G241 DKB

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,735 mi
Last recorded82,735 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG241 DKB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,735 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,731 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,436 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,463 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 76,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,741 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,393 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,471 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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G241 DKB is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G241 DKB, 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 G241 DKB registered?

G241 DKB is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G241 DKB safe to buy?

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