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G528 MGC

1989 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,982 mi
Last recorded58,982 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG528 MGC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 58,982 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front suspension bushes in poor condition

play present in offside front shock absorber

spare tyre worn out

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,728 miles

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

doors,sills,and floor corroded

slight play in front shock absorbers

Pass 20 May 2008 49,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 21 May 2007 49,823 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2006 49,498 miles

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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G528 MGC is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G528 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 G528 MGC registered?

G528 MGC is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G528 MGC safe to buy?

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