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J252 ODE

1992 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,714 mi
Last recorded73,714 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 ODE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,714 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

advise near side front brake hose perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,455 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,455 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,028 miles

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

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

near and offside front track control arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,647 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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J252 ODE is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J252 ODE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J252 ODE registered?

J252 ODE is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J252 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J252 ODE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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