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486 TXT

1998 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,601 mi
Last recorded1,601 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration486 TXT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 1,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 1,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 1,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024
Fail 19 Mar 2024

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 60,139 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 60,137 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,759 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 54,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 47,693 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,510 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,587 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,707 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 26,707 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,744 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 12,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 7,304 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,147 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 2,875 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,939 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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486 TXT is a 1998 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 486 TXT, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 486 TXT registered?

486 TXT is a 1998 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 486 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 486 TXT shows 34 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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