MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,847 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
boot does not open
bottom o/s door
coolant leak clip snapped
o/s/f flexi
o/s/f top mount
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
o/s/f top mount
bottom o/s door
coolant leak clip snapped
o/s number plate light not working
o/s/f flexi
boot does not open
exhaust front joint leaking and centre rubber missing
front number plate
play in both front struts
rear foot brake efforts
both front torsion bar rubbers
front number plate
play n/s/f wheel
play o/s/f wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and wrong image (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and wrong image (1.8)
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)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
both front torsion bar rubbers
coolant level
exhaust manifold to down pipe leaking
front number plate
no oil 1.5 ltr added
play n/s/f wheel
play o/s/f wheel
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
drivers door opening hindered by missing parts, although still functional.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake discs heavily corroded and worn
nearside front tyre cracking and perrished
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs heavily corroded and worn
nearside front tyre cracking and perrished
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J997 TMO is a 1992 Fiat Panda in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 J997 TMO, 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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J997 TMO is a 1992 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 1992.
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