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Fiat Panda 1000 Super (1989)

3,508 real MOT outcomes analysed

1989 Fiat Panda 1000 Super

CarHunch has 3,508 1989 Fiat Panda 1000 Super vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1989 Fiat Panda 1000 Super doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Fiat vehicles below.

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**IMPORTANT NOTE:** This 1989 Fiat Panda 1000 Super has no MOT test data in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so traditional pass rates and defect statistics cannot be calculated. The vehicle is now 35 years old and likely exempt from MOT testing under UK rules (cars registered before 1 January 1990 don't require an MOT), which is why the cohort analysis is empty.

What we do know is that the median mileage across the 3,508 examples in the analysis is 73,073 miles — relatively low for a vehicle this age — suggesting surviving examples have often been cherished or stored rather than driven hard. The Panda 1000 Super was a lightweight, simple city car with minimal electronics and robust mechanical foundations; if you're considering one, have it independently inspected by a mechanic familiar with 1980s Fiats, pay particular attention to rust (especially sills, floors, and the roof), and confirm the service history. Even without MOT data, a pre-purchase inspection is non-negotiable for a car of this age.

MOT statistics not available

We have 3,508 1989 Fiat Panda 1000 Super vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1989 Fiat Panda 1000 Super

Based on MOT data from 3,508 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 15,823 Fiat Panda 1000 Super vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 24.8%
3,921
Black 21.2%
3,354
White 20.3%
3,207
Grey 17.1%
2,710
Blue 8.8%
1,390
Green 4.8%
754
Gold 2.6%
412
Silver 0.2%
37
Beige 0.1%
17
Brown 0.1%
8
Turquoise 0.1%
8
Yellow 0%
5
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