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H89 RET

1990 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 RET
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 58,090 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perrished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear tail gate latch area corroded but tail gate secure when closed

Fail 8 Mar 2017 58,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door has sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door has a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake hose mount broken but not fouling any part

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

boot latch mount rusty but securing boot

Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point to floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all rear seats and seatbelts removed

both front tyres slightly perished

vehicle underside muddy

Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,305 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 55,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 46,263 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 46,263 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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H89 RET 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 42.9%.

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 H89 RET, 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 H89 RET registered?

H89 RET is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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