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J161 LFY

1992 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,118 mi
Last recorded59,118 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 LFY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 59,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust clamp hanging down fitted in wrong position

Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,080 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,911 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,378 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 40,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 40,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 34,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,254 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,640 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,604 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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J161 LFY is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 57,002 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 J161 LFY, 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 34 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 J161 LFY registered?

J161 LFY is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J161 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J161 LFY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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