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A268 SFW

1983 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,749 mi
Last recorded23,749 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Fiat Panda28,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA268 SFW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,749 miles

rear tyres not to good on sidewalls

Fail 10 Aug 2011 23,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres not to good on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door bottom hinge worn

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,112 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 17 Aug 2006 22,675 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 17 Aug 2005 22,361 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A268 SFW is a 1983 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 28,966 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 A268 SFW, 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 43 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A268 SFW registered?

A268 SFW is a 1983 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 September 1983.

Is A268 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A268 SFW shows 9 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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