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J249 SPK

1992 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 SPK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

water leak from the front core plug

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

both front floor pans corroding

both front inner driveshaft gaiters weeping oil

front brake balance poor(23%)

o/s headlamp slightly dim; poor earth connection

o/s/r spring upper mount corroding

o/s/r wheel & tyre slightly distorted

rear exhaust rubber mount perished & splitting

suspect noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

wiper smearing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,483 miles

see advice sheet no.573938946204, issued 05/09/2006

Fail 5 Sep 2006 65,483 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r seat belt slightly damaged

poor beam pattern n/s headlamp

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

suspect noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

wiper smearing

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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J249 SPK is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J249 SPK, 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 J249 SPK registered?

J249 SPK is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J249 SPK safe to buy?

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