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F271 FDT

1989 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,448 mi
Last recorded72,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat Panda61,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 FDT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 72,448 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 72,415 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

repairs to rear under sill areas

water leak from engine

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,406 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,970 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 70,520 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,634 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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F271 FDT is a 1989 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F271 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 F271 FDT registered?

F271 FDT is a 1989 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F271 FDT safe to buy?

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