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F141 BAM

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,204 mi
Last recorded87,204 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 BAM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 87,204 miles

nearside plus offside sill rusting through not within prescribed area

under bonnet inner wings plus bulkhead checked best as possible due to tape over body

Fail 12 Dec 2022 87,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. plus beam has kick off to offside (4.1.2 (a))

nearside plus offside sill rusting through not within prescribed area

under bonnet inner wings plus bulkhead checked best as possible due to tape over body

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 82,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 81,486 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,648 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

various points of corrosion - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

various points of corrosion - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,068 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,997 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 73,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

battrie not fixed down

Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,109 miles

Emissions just pass under the test limits HC1119ppm

Fail 11 Aug 2006 73,109 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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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F141 BAM is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F141 BAM, 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.

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What year was F141 BAM registered?

F141 BAM is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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