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H285 FPB

1990 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,822 mi
Last recorded50,822 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 FPB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2009 50,822 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

engine breather pipe torn

nearside front inner cv boot torn

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front inner cv boot torn

offside front window missing

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

unable to check rear wheel bearings for roughness

Fail 14 May 2007 50,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 14 May 2007 50,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 10 May 2006 49,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak

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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H285 FPB is a 1990 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc 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 H285 FPB, 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 H285 FPB registered?

H285 FPB is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H285 FPB safe to buy?

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