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H657 LJT

1991 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

82,212 mi
Last recorded82,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 LJT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,212 miles

front suspension bushes deteriorated

no rear seats fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,209 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,437 miles

Both front door corroded badly

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,344 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,351 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Support panel corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 78,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting Under Engine. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective Insecure And Bulb Insecure. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Requires Attention.

Rear Seats Removed At Time Of Test Inspection.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,241 miles

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

Off side rear cross member corroded.

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Off side rear cross member corroded.

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,388 miles

Front exhaust mounting on engine requires attention.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,388 miles

Front exhaust mounting on engine requires attention.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,744 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 135/80/13 70T.

Fail 21 May 2014 71,744 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 135/80/13 70T.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 69,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 135/80/13 70T.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,555 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 135/80/13 70T.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,912 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre, quite worn

spare wheel below limits

Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside front tyre, quite worn

offside rear tyre, slightly perished

spare wheel below limits

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,356 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,453 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 49,453 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,456 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 48,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 46,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

oil leak

wiper poor

Fail 24 Feb 2006 46,870 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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H657 LJT is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 H657 LJT, 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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H657 LJT is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 February 1991.

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