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J289 YUA

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 YUA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2018 62,863 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill corroded front to rear (5.2.6)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill insides car holed close to seat mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis next to l/r spring front mount from outside looking in (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor and inner sill next to sub-frame mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill and chassis next to rear spring front mount area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms inner rubbers split both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear floor holed in front of bump stop mopunt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear lamp temporary repair

throttle cable sticky

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,692 miles

brake warning light on

nearside and offside doors corroded and holed

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake warning light on

nearside and offside doors corroded and holed

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 54,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,840 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 50,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Dec 2010 49,240 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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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J289 YUA is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J289 YUA, 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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J289 YUA is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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