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G522 TYO

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG522 TYO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, nearside rear and offside rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 70,350 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 21 May 2024 70,089 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Middle sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail to wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beam axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split\worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split\worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 64,818 miles

general corrosion on and around vehicle

Fail 18 May 2023 64,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission nearside drive shaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on and around vehicle

Pass 6 May 2022 61,065 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 61,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,781 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 60,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,389 miles

Brake pedal spongy (possibly due to new brake pads)

small chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,385 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,386 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,459 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,449 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,065 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 43,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,469 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 35,588 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking oil

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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G522 TYO is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 G522 TYO, 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 G522 TYO registered?

G522 TYO is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G522 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G522 TYO shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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