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G502 MGC

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,646 mi
Last recorded98,646 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG502 MGC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2008 98,646 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,838 miles

offside inner sill corroded not excessive at time of test.

offside rear wheel arch corroded not excessive at time of test.

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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G502 MGC 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 G502 MGC, 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 G502 MGC registered?

G502 MGC is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G502 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G502 MGC 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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