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J256 NEW

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,144 mi
Last recorded31,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 NEW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2007 29,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s inner driveshaft boot leaking gear oil

o/s/r outer sill corroding

rear exhaust mounting cracked & spliting

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,904 miles

n/s inner driveshaft boot leaking gear oil

o/s/r outer sill corroding

rear exhaust mounting cracked & spliting

Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,414 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 29,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J256 NEW is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J256 NEW, 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 J256 NEW registered?

J256 NEW is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J256 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J256 NEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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