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J912 XET

1991 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,470 mi
Last recorded36,470 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 XET
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 36,470 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 36,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 34,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,258 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocks have slight internal play in upper glands (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 32,309 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 32,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to Drum Brake (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Chafing Against Bottom of Shock Absorber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 29,225 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 28,893 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 28,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 27,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 27,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 24,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,301 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,707 miles

1.spare wheel lose 2.brake pipes to rear

Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,377 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 19,377 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,037 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,638 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,389 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 17,388 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 16,934 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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J912 XET is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J912 XET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J912 XET registered?

J912 XET is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J912 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J912 XET shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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