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J483 NSM

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

38,161 mi
Last recorded38,161 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 NSM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,161 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,876 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 34,876 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,540 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,540 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/surface cracking on side walls

Fail 31 Mar 2014 28,404 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished/surface cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,822 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 27,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,681 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,525 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 24,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,315 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 23,315 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 22,202 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 22,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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J483 NSM is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J483 NSM, 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 J483 NSM registered?

J483 NSM is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is J483 NSM safe to buy?

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