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J218 FJX

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 FJX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,175 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 62,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 50,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint loose but cannot become detached. (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 49,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint loose but cannot become detached. (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,863 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,400 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,023 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,007 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,507 miles

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

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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J218 FJX is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J218 FJX, 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 J218 FJX registered?

J218 FJX is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J218 FJX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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