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C493 HYC

1986 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 HYC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,155 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 95,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f door corroded

oil leak from engine area

slight brake imbalance at front

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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C493 HYC is a 1986 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C493 HYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C493 HYC?

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What year was C493 HYC registered?

C493 HYC is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C493 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C493 HYC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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