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H148 ARG

1990 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,840 mi
Last recorded88,840 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 ARG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,840 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 88,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,105 miles

Offside front sill corroded, but not within 30cm of any perscribed area's.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 81,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside front sill corroded, but not within any perscribed area's.

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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H148 ARG is a 1990 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 58,188 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 H148 ARG, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H148 ARG registered?

H148 ARG is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is H148 ARG safe to buy?

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