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H296 FPB

1990 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,985 mi
Last recorded35,985 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 FPB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bulk head flexing when brake pedal applied

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

one exhaust mounting rubber broken

rear suspension bushes worn and perished

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,177 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

centre exhaust mounting broken

movement in both front seats

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,964 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

boot loaded at time of test

centre exhaust mounting broken

dampness around nearside front strut

footbrake travel long

oil leak

play in nearside front strut

suspension bushes perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,559 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 19,005 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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H296 FPB is a 1990 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H296 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 H296 FPB registered?

H296 FPB is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H296 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H296 FPB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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