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H852 HRU

1991 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,400 mi
Last recorded85,400 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH852 HRU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 85,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and offside rear (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,135 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 79,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 76,304 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 76,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,815 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside door skin is rusted through and covered in gaffer tape .no sharp edges

offside door rusty at lower edge.no sharp edges

offside front inner sill is rusted through not in prescribed area

Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside door skin is rusted through and covered in gaffer tape .no sharp edges

offside door rusty at lower edge.no sharp edges

offside front inner sill is rusted through not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,643 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 67,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,471 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

rear silencer skin slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2008 66,471 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

rear silencer skin slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,488 miles

near side rear seat belt has a tear in it

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,639 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes perishing

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

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

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

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

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

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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H852 HRU is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,816 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 H852 HRU, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H852 HRU registered?

H852 HRU is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 February 1991.

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