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C238 AHP

1986 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 AHP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 102,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,667 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 100,610 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,622 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 92,737 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 92,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 89,593 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 89,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured N/S Rear spring rear shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rear service brake efforts minimal (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,169 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak transmission ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Axel (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,969 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,905 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,134 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,632 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 50,631 miles

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

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

strong smell of petrol at rear of the car but no leak found & no evidence of a leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 48,251 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 48,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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C238 AHP is a 1986 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C238 AHP, 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 C238 AHP registered?

C238 AHP is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 June 1986.

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