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D456 ACJ

1986 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,178 mi
Last recorded118,178 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 ACJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 118,178 miles

Oil leak

Rusted edges on boot lid

several LEDs out on high level stop lamp

Pass 22 Dec 2010 116,329 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 116,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

drivers door mirror insecure.

drivers seat mounting has play.

nsf brake hose unclipped

osf brake hose unclipped

Fail 20 May 2010 116,272 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Bump Stops Broken

Corrosion in Both Nearside and Offside Sills and Floor Pan of Vehicle

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight Free play in Centre Propshaft

Slight Movement and Deterioration in Both Front Lower Suspension Arms

Slight Play in Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 113,717 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 113,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 111,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 106,621 miles

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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D456 ACJ is a 1986 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D456 ACJ, 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 D456 ACJ registered?

D456 ACJ is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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