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J247 WTW

1991 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,817 mi
Last recorded114,817 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 WTW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 114,817 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has beam bender fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has beam bender fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 114,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp has beam bender fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has beam bender fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,406 miles

Front headlamp beam benders fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 111,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,225 miles

Brake load sensing valve fitted to the N/S/F inner wing. But no load sensing arm fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or lift in the steering rack ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One of the O/S/F wheel nuts is different than the other 3

Rear fog light tell tail not working

Under trays fitted obsuring testers view

Fail 13 Apr 2023 107,225 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve fitted to the N/S/F inner wing. But no load sensing arm fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or lift in the steering rack ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One of the O/S/F wheel nuts is different than the other 3

Rear fog light tell tail not working

Under trays fitted obsuring testers view

Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,976 miles

Brake load sensing valve fitted to the N/S/F inner wing. But no load sensing arm fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlight pattern poor condition

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One of the O/S/F wheel nuts is different than the other 3

Rear fog light tell tail light not working

Slight rear brake imbalance in application & release

Fail 21 Mar 2022 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve fitted to the N/S/F inner wing. But no load sensing arm fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlight pattern poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One of the O/S/F wheel nuts is different than the other 3

Rear fog light tell tail light not working

Slight play in the N/S steering rack end

Slight rear brake imbalance in application & release

Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,030 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F door lower edge insecure

N/S/F door rear lower edge holed, But repaired with tape

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

One off the O/S/F wheel nuts is different than the other 3

Parking brake has a lot of free travel, indicating incorrect adjustment

Play in the steering rack N/S

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tail on dash not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,429 miles

Exhaust rear silencer only supported on one mounting

N/S/F door lower edge insecure

N/S/F door rear lower edge holed, But repaired with tape

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One off the N/S/F wheel nuts is different than the other 3

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seat belts fitted either ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tail on dash not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Slight rear imbalance on the rear brake application

Fail 4 Feb 2019 99,429 miles

Exhaust rear silencer only supported on one mounting

N/S/F door lower edge insecure

N/S/F door rear lower edge holed, But repaired with tape

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One off the N/S/F wheel nuts is different than the other 3

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seat belts fitted either ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tail on dash not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Slight rear imbalance on the rear brake application

Pass 9 Jul 2007 96,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 91,738 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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J247 WTW is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J247 WTW, 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 J247 WTW registered?

J247 WTW is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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