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F137 MGU

1989 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

70,437 mi
Last recorded70,437 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 MGU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2009 70,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front doors corroded

dash pod insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,996 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front door skins have bad corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2008 69,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front door skins have bad corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,532 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 69,530 miles

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

front of sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,610 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,607 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F137 MGU is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 F137 MGU, 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

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What year was F137 MGU registered?

F137 MGU is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F137 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F137 MGU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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