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C169 VPK

1986 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,123 mi
Last recorded57,123 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 VPK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,123 miles

spare wheel is insecure, play in both front wheel bearings, off side inner sill is corroded and holed, rear brakes not working together

Fail 23 Mar 2010 57,117 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

spare wheel is insecure, play in both front wheel bearings, off side inner sill is corroded and holed, rear brakes not working together

Fail 18 Feb 2010 57,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in colum, discs warped

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,164 miles

corrosion to both rear wheelarch"s

offside obligatory mirror glass larger than the frame (sharp edge exposed)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion to both rear wheelarch"s

offside obligatory mirror glass larger than the frame (sharp edge exposed)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,531 miles

corrosion to o/s front floor but outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,894 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 44,260 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 44,256 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nail in tread nearside front tyre

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches rusted and corroded

offside inner body sill at front rusted and holed

rear tyres perished

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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C169 VPK is a 1986 Fiat Panda in White with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,557 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 C169 VPK, 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 40 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C169 VPK registered?

C169 VPK is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C169 VPK safe to buy?

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