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G905 XLU

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG905 XLU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 101,950 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close to 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 101,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close to 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,777 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 101,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2012 101,513 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 101,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center exhaust rubber perrished

o/s & n/s front ball joint rubbers split

o/s seat mechanism worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 88,625 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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G905 XLU is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G905 XLU, 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 G905 XLU registered?

G905 XLU is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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