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J164 SPB

1992 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,506 mi
Last recorded39,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 SPB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,506 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,411 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 38,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,026 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 37,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,577 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,881 miles

Corrosion has started all around the under body

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,424 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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J164 SPB is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J164 SPB, 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.

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What year was J164 SPB registered?

J164 SPB is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J164 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J164 SPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J164 SPB have outstanding finance?

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