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G651 XLR

1989 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

69,101 mi
Last recorded69,101 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG651 XLR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres very old

Fail 27 Aug 2025 69,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres very old

Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,556 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,988 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 67,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,870 miles

Gear selector mechanism temorary repaired

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock internal stem (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 66,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Gear selector mechanism temorary repaired

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock internal stem (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,253 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front CV Gaiter, slightly leaking grease but not excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,525 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,213 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 37,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,617 miles

nearside front tyre is on 1.6mm on the outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,911 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 21,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 18,608 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,608 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,613 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 14,588 miles

Inner Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

idle slow

Fail 30 Apr 2012 14,586 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Inner Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

idle slow

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,461 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 14,338 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 14,338 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2009 14,217 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2009 14,217 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,058 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2008 14,052 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,890 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres distorted at top of tread †

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 13,890 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres distorted at top of tread †

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G651 XLR is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G651 XLR, 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 G651 XLR registered?

G651 XLR is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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