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E497 GHO

1989 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,147 mi
Last recorded23,147 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 GHO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 23,147 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,985 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2012 20,275 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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E497 GHO is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 61,465 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 E497 GHO, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E497 GHO?

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What year was E497 GHO registered?

E497 GHO is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is E497 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E497 GHO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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