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J279 PPD

1991 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 PPD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,102 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,338 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 71,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,151 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,126 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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J279 PPD is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Red with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J279 PPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J279 PPD registered?

J279 PPD is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J279 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J279 PPD 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.

Does J279 PPD have outstanding finance?

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