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J523 PFA

1991 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,876 mi
Last recorded62,876 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 PFA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2014 62,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 5 Mar 2013 61,264 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,777 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,060 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,201 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,106 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,100 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,437 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,875 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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J523 PFA is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J523 PFA, 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 J523 PFA registered?

J523 PFA is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J523 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J523 PFA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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