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J290 NLF

1992 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,143 mi
Last recorded49,143 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 NLF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 49,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack has excessive play detected at NSF wheel. (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 49,098 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side and head lights (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 48,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 47,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,435 miles

slight corrosion to o/s door

Fail 22 Aug 2022 46,431 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill also sill not attached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill corroded also large amounts of loose filler paste (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to o/s door

Pass 13 Dec 2017 46,370 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

engine oil leaks/contamination

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper and lower mounting rubbers starting to wear/have play

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside doorskin corroded

offside front tyre low on tread

radiator suspect leak

Fail 12 Dec 2017 46,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer front mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

engine oil leaks/contamination

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers upper and lower mounting rubbers starting to wear/have play

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside doorskin corroded

offside front tyre low on tread

radiator suspect leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,731 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,453 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,157 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jan 2012 39,157 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,097 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,185 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,200 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 24,200 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,648 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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J290 NLF is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J290 NLF, 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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J290 NLF is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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