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G255 YLF

1989 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,324 mi
Last recorded43,324 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 YLF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 43,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,965 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,428 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,848 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,179 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 40,778 miles

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

Front springs rusty

Rear shocks misting

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,778 miles

Front springs rusty

Rear shocks misting

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,939 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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G255 YLF is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G255 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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What year was G255 YLF registered?

G255 YLF is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 1989.

Is G255 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 YLF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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