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J944 LLL

1991 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,455 mi
Last recorded60,455 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 LLL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,455 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front washers weak

Fail 19 Oct 2013 60,438 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front washers weak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

center rubber exhaust mount missing

o/s/r tyre cracking on the outer tread

slight rattle from front wheels possible brake pads

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,564 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 52,562 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 5,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 52,204 miles

headlamps pattern poor

Fail 20 May 2009 52,204 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlamps pattern poor

Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,140 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 47,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 44,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Fail 11 Nov 2006 44,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,497 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 42,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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J944 LLL is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Black with a 769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J944 LLL, 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 J944 LLL registered?

J944 LLL is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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