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F173 FDT

1989 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,547 mi
Last recorded50,547 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 FDT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,547 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 50,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,500 miles

Offside Rear inner sill may contain filler

water leak

Fail 23 May 2016 50,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device missing split pin missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

water leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,096 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F173 FDT is a 1989 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F173 FDT, 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 F173 FDT registered?

F173 FDT is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is F173 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F173 FDT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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