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B871 RLP

1985 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,228 mi
Last recorded12,228 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Fiat Panda27,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB871 RLP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine965cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 12,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 12,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 11,204 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from gearbox (front drive shafts) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 11,203 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from gearbox (front drive shafts) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 10,349 miles

Front Inner CV gaitor leaking grease o/s & n/s

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four plus spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 8,675 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 8,203 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 8,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.56% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2550ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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B871 RLP is a 1985 Fiat Panda in White with a 965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 27,961 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 B871 RLP, 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 41 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B871 RLP registered?

B871 RLP is a 1985 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 January 1985.

Is B871 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B871 RLP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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