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G487 PKN

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,008 mi
Last recorded87,008 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2005
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 PKN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2005 87,008 miles

corrosion to offside front sill †headlamp patterns getting weak †nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly †offside front brake hose perishing †

Fail 18 Oct 2005 86,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

corrosion to offside front sill †headlamp beam patterns getting poor †nearside rear shock absorber leaking slightly †offside front brake hose perishing

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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G487 PKN is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G487 PKN, 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 G487 PKN?

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What year was G487 PKN registered?

G487 PKN is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 1989.

Is G487 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G487 PKN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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