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J257 AOO

1992 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,175 mi
Last recorded86,175 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 AOO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,175 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 86,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

n/s rear brake lower reading service and park. Suggest further investiagation soonest

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,766 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 84,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,207 miles

oil leak

passenger door repaired with tape

Fail 23 Mar 2012 83,195 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

passengers door repaired with tape

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 77,711 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel pipe fouling steering rack/ front inner track control arm bushes perished /

Pass 12 Apr 2008 76,380 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear

Fail 4 Apr 2008 76,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

odd size tyres front and rear

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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J257 AOO is a 1992 Fiat Panda in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J257 AOO, 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 J257 AOO registered?

J257 AOO is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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