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H359 BME

1991 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,865 mi
Last recorded43,865 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH359 BME
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 43,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,865 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,408 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Aug 2008 42,408 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,910 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,313 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 40,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 39,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 39,586 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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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H359 BME is a 1991 Fiat Panda in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,816 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 H359 BME, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H359 BME is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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