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42TA86

1997 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,398 mi
Last recorded153,398 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Panda124,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42TA86
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 153,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 153,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2008 132,441 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 132,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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42TA86 is a 1997 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 124,930 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 42TA86, 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 29 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 42TA86 registered?

42TA86 is a 1997 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is 42TA86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42TA86 shows 4 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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