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LEO 597Y

1983 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,684 mi
Last recorded15,684 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1983 Fiat Panda28,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEO 597Y
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 15,684 miles

lleft mirror missing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 15,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,977 miles

rear seats missing

Fail 30 Apr 2008 13,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear seats missing

Fail 21 Mar 2007 10,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise n/s rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,443 miles

advise n/s rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2006 10,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front suspension bottom ball joint boot split and o/s and n/s susp/arms lower inner bushes perishing n/s front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,409 miles

front suspension bottom ball joint boot split and o/s and n/s susp/arms lower inner bushes perishing n/s front tyre perishing on sidewall

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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LEO 597Y is a 1983 Fiat Panda in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LEO 597Y, 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 LEO 597Y registered?

LEO 597Y is a 1983 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is LEO 597Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEO 597Y shows 8 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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