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C838 FJN

1985 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,126 mi
Last recorded34,126 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Fiat Panda27,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC838 FJN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,126 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

boot lock broken

hand brake lever travel high, very little reserve travel

near side front upper sill holed by corrosion

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, near side front tyre has outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust mount rubber replaced by wire?/tape, centre exhaust rubber missing

Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,126 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

boot lock broken

hand brake lever travel high, very little reserve travel

near side front upper sill holed by corrosion

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, near side front tyre has outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust mount rubber replaced by wire?/tape, centre exhaust rubber missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cenre/rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

drivers seat frame flexing

off side front tyre outer wall damage (run on flat?)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,021 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cenre/rear exhaust rubbers poor condition

drivers seat frame flexing

off side front tyre outer wall damage (run on flat?)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,734 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear and centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on nearside front upper sill more than 30 cm away from seat mounting

temporary locking petrol fitted but still creates a sill around top of filler neck

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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C838 FJN is a 1985 Fiat Panda in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C838 FJN, 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 C838 FJN registered?

C838 FJN is a 1985 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C838 FJN safe to buy?

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