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J973 RAC

1991 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,846 mi
Last recorded61,846 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 RAC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,846 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 61,846 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front floor to sill sections rusted/holed

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,082 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,951 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 55,883 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,873 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 52,873 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 50,624 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 50,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J973 RAC is a 1991 Fiat Panda in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J973 RAC, 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

How do I check the history of J973 RAC?

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What year was J973 RAC registered?

J973 RAC is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 October 1991.

Is J973 RAC safe to buy?

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