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J160 XET

1991 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 XET
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,447 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 50,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,105 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 49,105 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,803 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 46,296 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,296 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,478 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,105 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,020 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 396,005 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,037 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,800 miles

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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J160 XET is a 1991 Fiat Panda in White with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J160 XET, 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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What year was J160 XET registered?

J160 XET is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J160 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J160 XET shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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