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D493 XMY

1986 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

45,574 mi
Last recorded45,574 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Fiat Panda49,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 XMY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 45,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 45,574 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 45,417 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 44,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,528 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,037 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 44,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 43,338 miles

All tyres perished

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Rear shockabsorber rubbers perished

Fail 29 May 2018 43,338 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All tyres perished

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Rear shockabsorber rubbers perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,672 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,802 miles

Centre exhaust rubber perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,850 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 40,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 37,214 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,766 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 28,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 2,603 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 2,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 25,078 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 25,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,402 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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D493 XMY is a 1986 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 D493 XMY, 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 D493 XMY registered?

D493 XMY is a 1986 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 December 1986.

Is D493 XMY safe to buy?

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