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G457 SBA

1989 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,694 mi
Last recorded71,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 SBA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,694 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 71,694 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 69,663 miles

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

nearside and offside rear trailing arms corroded but not to excess at time of test

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter slight oil leak from gearbox

slight drag on offside front brake when wheel turned by hand, not excessive

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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G457 SBA is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G457 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G457 SBA?

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What year was G457 SBA registered?

G457 SBA is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 October 1989.

Is G457 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G457 SBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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