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J158 LTA

1991 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ158 LTA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,807 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 May 2022 67,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 67,234 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,971 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,843 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,602 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 63,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 63,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,345 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 63,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2008 63,102 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2008 63,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J158 LTA is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J158 LTA, 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 J158 LTA registered?

J158 LTA is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J158 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J158 LTA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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