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J88 JCG

1994 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,337 mi
Last recorded54,337 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Panda58,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 JCG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 54,337 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 54,337 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 52,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 49,073 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,968 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 48,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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J88 JCG is a 1994 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 J88 JCG, 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 32 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 J88 JCG registered?

J88 JCG is a 1994 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is J88 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 JCG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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