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D189 XPB

1986 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,623 mi
Last recorded53,623 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD189 XPB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,623 miles

Coolant leak from radiator fan switch

External bonnet release fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 53,623 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak from radiator fan switch

Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,756 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 47,012 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,068 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,413 miles

Oil leak

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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D189 XPB is a 1986 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D189 XPB, 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 D189 XPB registered?

D189 XPB is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 October 1986.

Is D189 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D189 XPB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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