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J138 EMV

1991 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,080 mi
Last recorded83,080 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 EMV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,080 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Signs of travel in foot brake, recommend brake service.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,065 miles

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

signs of travel in service brake

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,286 miles

some corrosion in rear chassis. o/s park brake effort low.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,465 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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J138 EMV is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J138 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J138 EMV registered?

J138 EMV is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J138 EMV safe to buy?

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