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J492 MJU

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,909 mi
Last recorded61,909 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ492 MJU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,909 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,896 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,676 miles

gearbox apears to be notchy when bearing checks are done [ test drives ok ]

offside front track rod end rubber split

Fail 14 Nov 2007 58,672 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

gearbox apears to be notchy when bearing checks are done [ test drives ok ]

offside front track rod end rubber split

Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,014 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 53,633 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 53,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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J492 MJU is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J492 MJU, 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 J492 MJU registered?

J492 MJU is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J492 MJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J492 MJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J492 MJU have outstanding finance?

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