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H957 BSN

1991 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,561 mi
Last recorded55,561 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH957 BSN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 55,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded also nearside door outer panel in poor condition due to corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Water pump leaking also rubber hoses in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 55,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump leaking also rubber hoses in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded also nearside door outer panel in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2023 55,556 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump leaking also rubber hoses in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded also nearside door outer panel in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,714 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 52,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,587 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,082 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear and offside front tyres becoming low and perishing

Fail 6 Feb 2015 48,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear and offside front tyres becoming low and perishing

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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H957 BSN is a 1991 Fiat Panda in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H957 BSN, 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 H957 BSN registered?

H957 BSN is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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