CarVerify

Free Car Check

G246 DAR

1990 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 DAR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s lower mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 68,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured /heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 67,505 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rears (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 67,455 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rears (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,433 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 67,433 miles

Fuel hose leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 66,987 miles

Front flexi hoses insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 66,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front flexi hoses insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,970 miles

Brakes Very Spongy

Fail 21 Jun 2017 66,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes Very Spongy

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,936 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,536 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,829 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 54,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G246 DAR is a 1990 Fiat Panda in White with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 58,188 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 G246 DAR, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G246 DAR?

You can check the full history of G246 DAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G246 DAR registered?

G246 DAR is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G246 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G246 DAR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G246 DAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G246 DAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.