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J229 CWF

1992 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,196 mi
Last recorded36,196 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 CWF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,196 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner and outer wheel arches starting to corrode

slight corrosion to o/s/f bulkhead

underside of vehicle has been repaired and undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2024 34,941 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 34,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 34,919 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / sills - marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / sills - marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack fixing bolts missing lock nuts lose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded upper spring mount to chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,907 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,889 miles

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORRODED

O/SDOOR CORRODED

Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORRODED

O/SDOOR CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,466 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,677 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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J229 CWF is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J229 CWF, 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 J229 CWF registered?

J229 CWF is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J229 CWF safe to buy?

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