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J229 DWW

1992 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,184 mi
Last recorded58,184 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 DWW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 48,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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)

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

drivers door corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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)

drivers door corroding

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 DWW is a 1992 Fiat Panda in White with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

J229 DWW is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 July 1992.

Is J229 DWW safe to buy?

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