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J243 OPB

1991 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2005
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 OPB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2005 61,838 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 61,803 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre side walls perishing

oil leak

vehicle rusty sills; floor pans nearside and offside rear chassis legs

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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J243 OPB is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J243 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J243 OPB?

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What year was J243 OPB registered?

J243 OPB is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 October 1991.

Is J243 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J243 OPB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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