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H166 BTR

1990 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,082 mi
Last recorded86,082 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 BTR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,122 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,416 miles

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

smell of fuel at rear of vehicle no leak

Pass 10 May 2012 80,765 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 80,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,949 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 70,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,904 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 52,738 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Bolt missing from front cv joint on prop-shaft.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,606 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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H166 BTR is a 1990 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H166 BTR, 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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H166 BTR is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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