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J422 PPE

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ422 PPE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 73,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing outer wall

Offside Front tyre perishing inner wall

tailgate latch / lock requires attention

Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,651 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 73,651 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,295 miles

exhaust mounts starting to split

Fail 31 Jan 2023 72,295 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust mounts starting to split

Pass 4 May 2021 71,058 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front backplate corroded

Offside headlight just made pattern

Pass 22 May 2020 68,973 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 coil springs corroded

front and rear tyres different sizes

front number plate damaged

nearside front seat belt buckle casing damaged

offside front back plate corroded

slight damage to offside front indicator lens

washer jet poor

Pass 2 May 2019 66,855 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt buckled casing damage

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer under body corroded and x 2 sills are corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front indicator lamp lance is slight damage

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front flexi hose not supported

Fail 1 Jun 2018 60,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure floor/inner sill repair plate (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front flexi hose not supported

Pass 11 May 2017 60,111 miles

BOTH FRONT ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BELLOWS SPLIT

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED /SPLIT 135/80/13T

Nearside STEERING RACK SOME WEAR/MOVEMENT

Fail 20 Apr 2017 59,861 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front ROAD SPRINGS BOTH CORRODED AND BELLOWS SPLIT

Nearside Front STEERING RACK ARM SOME WEAR/MOVEMENT BALLJOINT

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED TO LIMITS 135/80/13T

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front backplate corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 50,895 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 42,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,520 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jun 2011 34,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 34,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,721 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 31,782 miles

Front coil springs have slight corrosion

Front lower suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear shock absorber bushes are perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 30,705 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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J422 PPE is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J422 PPE, 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 J422 PPE registered?

J422 PPE is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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