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G331 YLF

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 YLF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,699 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jun 2009 72,699 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2008 72,471 miles
Fail 2 May 2008

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 72,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

cant open tailgate

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,164 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 72,164 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G331 YLF is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G331 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 G331 YLF registered?

G331 YLF is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 1989.

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