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H491 CFT

1990 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,575 mi
Last recorded99,575 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 CFT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2012 99,575 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion within 30cm of nearside rear shock top mount

Pass 8 Sep 2012 99,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion within 30cm of nearside rear shock top mount

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,076 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion sills and floor

Fail 5 Jul 2011 99,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion sills and floor

Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,062 miles

Corrosion around battery tray

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 98,055 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion around battery tray

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 98,024 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat split

osf and nsf lower suspension arm bushes cracking

rear boot sill rubber coming adrift due to edge corroding away

underneath of veh very rusty and corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,627 miles

bodywork water drainage channels are either corroded or welded over

bonnet release catch is broken

exhaust system corroded

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play in both front seats

upper bodywork is corroded

various suspension bushes are cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2008 95,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet release catch is broken

drainage channels are either corroded or welded over

exhaust system corroded

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play in both front seats

upper bodywork corroded

various suspension bushes are cracking

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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H491 CFT is a 1990 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 H491 CFT, 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 H491 CFT registered?

H491 CFT is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 1990.

Is H491 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H491 CFT shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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