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J601 PPA

1991 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,240 mi
Last recorded97,240 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ601 PPA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 97,240 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 97,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,240 miles

Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes cover in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all underneath coved in think sealer inc brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,245 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,163 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 96,193 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,176 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 93,436 miles

front shock obsorber casing corroded but not leaking

n/s front wing panel corroded but not jaggard edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 91,160 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 91,160 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,444 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 88,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 83,566 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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J601 PPA is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J601 PPA, 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 J601 PPA registered?

J601 PPA is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J601 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J601 PPA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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