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J859 PPF

1991 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,570 mi
Last recorded89,570 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 PPF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,570 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 89,562 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 83,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 78,854 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

all suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

front bumper is damaged

long travel on service brake pedal

Fail 1 Jun 2012 74,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

all suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

front bumper is damaged

long travel on service brake pedal

Pass 26 May 2011 69,169 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fuel tank mounting strap rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 May 2011 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

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

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fuel tank mounting strap rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2010 65,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 May 2010 65,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

slight imbalance on rear brakes (brake check recommended)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,642 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,125 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 55,083 miles

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

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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J859 PPF is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Black with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J859 PPF, 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 J859 PPF registered?

J859 PPF is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J859 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J859 PPF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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