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H149 ELW

1990 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,704 mi
Last recorded25,704 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH149 ELW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,704 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 25,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion nearside inner sill

corrosion rear panel

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,405 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 25,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,402 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 25,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,423 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 24,420 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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H149 ELW is a 1990 Fiat Panda in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H149 ELW, 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 H149 ELW registered?

H149 ELW is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H149 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H149 ELW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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