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GNG 738Y

1983 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,660 mi
Last recorded38,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 Fiat Panda28,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNG 738Y
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,660 miles

corrosion n/s sill but not structural

corrosion n/s/f chassie 13" from suspension mount

corrosion o/s floor n ot in prescribed area

corrosion o/s/r floor not to excess

Fail 11 Jan 2006 38,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion at n/s/f chassie but is 13" from mount at time of test

corrosion n/s sill but not structural

corrosion o/s floor not in prescribed area

corrosion starting o/s/r floor but not to excess

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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GNG 738Y is a 1983 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 28,966 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 GNG 738Y, 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 43 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 GNG 738Y registered?

GNG 738Y is a 1983 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 June 1983.

Is GNG 738Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNG 738Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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