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J704 MTA

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,481 mi
Last recorded48,481 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 MTA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 48,481 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 May 2017 48,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2016 46,792 miles

Slight weep from N/S cv boot

Welded repairs carried out to underside

Fail 7 Jan 2016 46,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/sill inner sill/boot floor/under floor (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

Oil leaks from engine

Slight leak from n/s cv boot

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,341 miles

Nearside outer CV boot cracking

Oil leak

Rust both rear undersill/arch area

Rust nearside rear sill

Rust offside rear inner arch

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,888 miles

Nearside outer CV boot cracking

Rust nearside rear sill

Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,947 miles

Oil leak

Rust starting on some panels

Slight exhaust blows

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,533 miles

Nearside front strut damp

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Oil leak

Rust offside rear inner arch

Rust offside rear under sill

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,298 miles

Slight leak from neaside drive shaft boot/diff seal

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,424 miles

bit of play in steering rack

both front suspension shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear suspension shock absorbers lower bushes cracking

nearside front inner driveshaft boot damp

nearside steering rack boot damp

rust ocurring nearside rear chassis to inner wing seam

rust ocurring offside rear chassis to inner wing seam

rust starting nearside front floor area

slight imbalance to front footbrakes

small score marks to offside front brake disc face

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2010 29,424 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bit of play in steering rack

both front suspension shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear suspension shock absorbers lower bushes cracking

nearside front inner driveshaft boot damp

nearside steering rack boot damp

rust ocurring nearside rear chassis to inner wing seam

rust ocurring offside rear chassis to inner wing seam

rust starting nearside front floor area

slight imbalance to front footbrakes

small score marks to offside front brake disc face

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,842 miles

Oil leak

Rust starting offside rear inner wing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,232 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes cracking

hint of play in steering rack

nearside front inner driveshaft boot damp

nearside rack boot damp

rust ocurring offside rear inner wing at front

rust ocurring offside rear undersill

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 9 Jan 2008 24,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes cracking

hint of play in steering rack

nearside front inner driveshaft boot damp

nearside rack boot damp

rust ocurring offside rear inner wing at front

rust ocurring offside rear undersill

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,801 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts slight play.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,182 miles

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

SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK FROM DRIVE SHAFT/ C/V BOOT'S.ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER GASKET.

oil leak

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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J704 MTA is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J704 MTA, 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 J704 MTA registered?

J704 MTA is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 October 1991.

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