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H989 PKU

1990 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,276 mi
Last recorded59,276 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Fiat Panda58,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 PKU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,026 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,789 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 57,789 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,763 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm rubbers starting to split

petrol tank corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2014 57,763 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm rubbers starting to split

petrol tank corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,443 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 57,443 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,351 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,696 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,381 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,990 miles

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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H989 PKU is a 1990 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H989 PKU, 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 H989 PKU registered?

H989 PKU is a 1990 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H989 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H989 PKU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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