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G431 OTU

1989 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

128,434 mi
Last recorded128,434 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG431 OTU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2014 128,434 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 128,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,023 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 116,999 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery light on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery light on

Fail 25 Jul 2012 106,074 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Battery light on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mount missing

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temp repair to exhaust

Fail 19 Jul 2012 106,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery light on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust mount missing

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temp repair to exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 95,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

The rear offside wheel bearing sounds a bit dry

Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 70,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,332 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,639 miles

Battery insecure

altornator light on

Pass 5 Oct 2005 55,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 55,631 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

altenator warning lamp illuminated

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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G431 OTU is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G431 OTU, 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 G431 OTU registered?

G431 OTU is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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