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J903 BYD

1991 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,955 mi
Last recorded116,955 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 BYD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 112,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,236 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed but not within prescribed area

rear seats removed and vehicle used as van

Pass 23 Aug 2007 101,201 miles

drivers door has tape on repair

Fail 17 Aug 2007 101,058 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

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

no rear seats so rear seat belts tested

wiper goes over o/s screen rubber

Pass 15 Aug 2006 92,116 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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J903 BYD is a 1991 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J903 BYD, 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 J903 BYD registered?

J903 BYD is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J903 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J903 BYD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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