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C854 VPV

1986 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC854 VPV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,473 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 May 2025 62,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 59,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 58,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 58,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 57,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 56,068 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 56,067 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 53,681 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear brake efficiency only just meets requirements

Pass 10 May 2018 51,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 49,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,527 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 34,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,139 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 31,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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C854 VPV is a 1986 Fiat Panda in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C854 VPV, 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

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What year was C854 VPV registered?

C854 VPV is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C854 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C854 VPV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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