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J938 LMW

1992 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,380 mi
Last recorded187,380 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Panda57,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 LMW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 187,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 186,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 186,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal wear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 186,235 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 186,229 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 185,570 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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J938 LMW is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 57,002 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 J938 LMW, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of J938 LMW?

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What year was J938 LMW registered?

J938 LMW is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J938 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J938 LMW 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.

Does J938 LMW have outstanding finance?

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