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H985 CVM

1990 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 CVM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,566 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 78,561 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,163 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 78,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,586 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,366 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 74,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,834 miles

OFF SIDE DOOR & FRONT WING MARKED

Fail 20 Jun 2011 71,834 miles

OFF SIDE DOOR & FRONT WING MARKED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 69,730 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

brake pedal is slightly soft.

underside of vehicle is slightly rusty.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 69,730 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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)

brake pedal is slightly soft.

underside of vehicle is slightly rusty.

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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H985 CVM is a 1990 Fiat Panda in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H985 CVM, 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 H985 CVM registered?

H985 CVM is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 1990.

Is H985 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H985 CVM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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