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H790 JHK

1990 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,246 mi
Last recorded83,246 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH790 JHK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 83,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 82,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting rubber worn

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear lower coil spring mounting cup slight corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,353 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow retracting

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,658 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 77,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 75,889 miles

Offside Front Door has damaged caused by corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 71,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,262 miles

Offside Front Doors has corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Doors has corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,801 miles

long service brake travel

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight movement on drivers seat runner

Fail 11 Apr 2015 64,801 miles

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

long service brake travel

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight movement on drivers seat runner

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,198 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,198 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,058 miles

spare wheel under bonnet insecure

battery insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2013 58,051 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

spare wheel under bonnet insecure

battery insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,901 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,641 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 43,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,830 miles

interior mirror cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2006 30,830 miles

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

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

interior mirror cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2006 30,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ignition warning light illuminated

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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H790 JHK is a 1990 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 H790 JHK, 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 H790 JHK registered?

H790 JHK is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H790 JHK safe to buy?

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