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J549 PRF

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,085 mi
Last recorded62,085 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ549 PRF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor heavily corroded n/s and o/s rear chassis heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

both outer sills heavily plated

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension bump stops split / damaged

o/s/r boot floor holed , not load bearing

rear bumper not fully secure

service brake only just meets minimum requirement

Fail 10 Aug 2018 62,084 miles

Emissions not tested engine fails to idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor close to tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear boot floor heavily corroded n/s and o/s rear chassis heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension bump stops split / damaged

o/s/r boot floor holed , not load bearing

rear bumper not fully secure

service brake only just meets minimum requirement

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

both front bump stops split

Fail 29 Jul 2017 59,116 miles

Emissions not tested unable to idle (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bush spliting (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension bump stops split

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,098 miles

some spliting to n/s/f track control arm inner bush

some splitting to o/s/f tie bar bush

Fail 4 Aug 2016 55,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind road wheel (2.4.A.3)

some spliting to n/s/f track control arm inner bush

some splitting to o/s/f tie bar bush

Fail 25 Jun 2016 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired pad shim incorectly fitted (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch inside boot ex corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

some spliting to o/s/f tie bar rubber bush

some splitting to n/s/f inner track control arm inner bush

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bot sills heavily corroded and plated

both front door waist mouldings missing

front cross member corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 52,119 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bot sills heavily corroded and plated

both front door waist mouldings missing

front cross member corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 52,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 46,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cooling fan noisey

Fail 25 May 2013 42,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cooling fan noisey

Pass 29 May 2012 35,629 miles

both door trims missing

Pass 26 May 2011 28,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,122 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 17,122 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 13,220 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,276 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,376 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 8,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

unable to assess brake pipes due to grease

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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J549 PRF is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J549 PRF, 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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J549 PRF is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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